Inca Dove (Columbina inca) is a tiny long tailed dove with a scaly gray body and has rofous-colored wings easily seen when they fly. It has a distinctive fish like pattern on their breast, head and black feathers. It’s a small dove measuring a petite 7-9 inches and weighs 1-2.5 ounces.
Commonly found:
A small tropical dove of arid areas, the Inca Dove has become a common resident of urban areas from Southwest United States to Costa Rica. It can be seen in Washington County in the St. George area.
Sounds:
It make twittering noise in flight, Its melodious “hoo hoo” repeated up to 30 times a minute fills the air during early summer.
Cool Facts about Inca Dove:
The Inca Dove engages in an odd behavior, known as “pyramid roosting.” Pairs or groups of Inca Doves may huddle together in the sunshine, with some sitting on the back of the others. The pyramid may be three layers high and include up to 12 birds.
Nesting:
Inca Dove build the nest around humans and sometimes in the nest of other species.
The nests are a flimsy basket of sticks barely woven together.
Diet:
Seeds, variety of native plants, wheat, crack corn, and oats. Inca doves, like other doves, feed their young crop milk.
Isn’t it interesting to know about the different bird species. If bird watching is your favorite pastime and you have not seen this wonderful bird, then make sure you go to see Inca Dove next.
Source: The Salt Lake Tribune
