Interesting facts about galapagos dove by weird square
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Date: 23/01/2018

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The Galápagos dove  is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Galápagos, off Ecuador. It is fairly common and is found in a wide range of open and semi-open habitats, especially in the arid lowlands of the archipelago 
The Galápagos dove grows to measure between 18 and 23 centimeters long. An attractive bird, the Galápagos dove has dark reddish-brown upperparts, a pinkish neck and breast, a buffy-coloured belly, and brown wings, streaked with white and black. The long downward curved beaks on the Galápagos dove helps it feed mostly on seeds and fruits from the ground. Very reluctant to fly in the air, it will only do so as a last resort. Galápagos doves spend most of their time on the ground or lowlands searching for food, mainly feeding off the Opuntia Cactus and caterpillars. They inhabit rocky lowlands, scattered trees, bushes, and cacti. Due to the scarce number of bees, these doves form similar functions to that of a bee. The softening of the Opuntia Cactus allows these doves to pollinate. In the mid to late 1600s, Galápagos doves were mainly hunted by sailors, but are now hunted by the feral cats that are present on the Galápagos Islands. Other threats to the Galápagos doves are diseases, pollution, and habitat degradation. Whenever their nests are in danger, the doves will pretend to be hurt or injured and lure the invader away from its nest. Most Galápagos nest are built on the ground, or no more than 30 inches high. The average nest can carry up to two eggs. Results show that seasons and weather have an impact on the breeding habits of Galápagos doves. Studies show the wet season for the Galápagos Islands being in early January. Animal planet | Discovery | Netflix | Documentary | Animal World
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