columbidae
columbiformes
Birds
26-28 days
1
Fruits and berries.
Approximately 14 years.
Medium in size, it stands out for its white plumage. The sides of the wings and tail are black, as is the beak. Its small head is an adaptation to its diet. It feeds on a wide variety of fruit, and to eat, it inserts its small head inside the fruit. Due to this fact, it is also known by the name “Fruit Dove”. They usually hang upside down, clinging tightly to the branches with their paws, in order to get their favorite snacks.
It is common to see them flying over the ocean and they can travel long distances between breeding colonies and the places where they feed.