Spotted Dove in its natural habitat
Fairly Common rarity

Spotted Dove

Spilopelia chinensis

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StatusIntroduced
RarityFairly Common
Height32 cm
Weight160 g
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Did You Know?

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"Male spotted doves perform acrobatic flight displays, climbing steeply before gliding down with spread wings."

Field Guide

Spotted Dove

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The spotted dove, introduced to New Zealand in the 1920s, medium-sized bird about as big as a blackbird.

Distribution Map

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Diet

Insects
Insects
Seeds
Seeds
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Human associated foods
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Other Plant parts Grasses

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