Diamond Dove - Geopelia cuneata

Length 9.0-11.0 in (22.9-27.9 cm)
Weight 1.0-1.5 oz (28-43 g)
Clutch Size 2
Chicks at birth Semi-altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:OC
     

The Diamond Dove is found throughout most of Australia. Box sexes look similar, but the female eye-ring is less vivid and their plumage has more brown. They are a popular caged bird.

Their diet is most grain and seeds with a small amount of leaves and insects.

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