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Birds and Butterflies of Rhodes
RODOPTERA
Columba livia
Rock dove. Greek: αγριoπερίστερo. Massari, August, 2022.
Resident, common and widespread. Length 29-36 cm, wingspan 63-70 cm. Sexes similar. Rocky seashores, offshore rocks, farmland. Feeds on seeds, berries. Forages mostly on ground. Gregarious in small flocks. Sedentary behaviour. Monogamous, breeds all year. Nests on ledges, in crevices, caves. In courtship display flight, male soars with clapping wings, then glides with fanned-out tail and wings held upright. Powerful straight flight with steady wing beats.
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