Collared Dove,Fuerteventura Nature
HotFuerteventura is home to a significant population of Collared Dove. These sweet little birds have short red legs, a black bill, and the eyes contain a red iris. They have a black half collar with a white edge on the nape and it is this which gives this type of bird its name.
They live and breed close to the human population because it is here that food is in abundance, they are very tame and will often land on a table while you are eating and will usually take food from your hand.. They will visit bird tables, and they mostly eat grain. It is for this reason that large flocks gather around farmlands that feed split grain to livestock.
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