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Columba arquatrix
Yellow bill, yellow feet and yellow orbital ring are conspicuous. A large dark pigeon (40 cm) with a pale head and white speckles on breast and feathers
Where trees are fruiting, also in suburban gardens. Mostly in montane regions, evergreen forests and exotic plantations. Goes to roost early, sunning itself conspicuously on tree-tops in late afternoon.
Apparently flies considerable distances daily to food source. Loves figs and berries. The photo of this one was taken quite late the afternoon in a suburban garden.
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