Red-eyed Dove - Streptopelia semitorquata

Length 1.1 ft (34.0 cm)
Weight 8.8 oz (250 g)
Chicks at birth Semi-altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:AF
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The Red-eyed Dove is a pigeon that is widespread through sub-Saharan Africa, except in deserts. Sexes look similar. They eat grass seeds, grains and other vegetation which they gather from the ground.

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