Rock Dove,Fuerteventura Nature
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The Rock dove, rock pigeon, or common pigeon can be found on Fuerteventura. Their nesting habitat is found in sea cliffs and inaccessible caves as well as in palm trees.
Between spring and summer up to two white eggs are hatched. Some birds can nest all year round and several broods can be raised per season.
Wild rock doves are pale grey with two black bars on each wing and reach a length of up to 37 centmetres with a wingspan of up to 72 centmetres.
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