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Sulawesi Ground Dove
Gallicolumba tristigmata
Stats
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Lifespan:
3-5 years in the wild, 7-10 years in captivity
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Eats
Herbivorous, eating fallen fruits and seeds.
Lives
Found in Indonesia, restricted to the Sulawesi Island. They prefer forested areas, including rainforests.
Behavior
Diurnal, rarely fly, even when frightened, opting to run away instead.
Description
The Sulawesi Ground Dove has the characteristic shape of a pigeon or dove, with the stocky body and small head. They are short-tailed, with a yellow forehead, green on the back of their neck, and a burgundy collar. They also have a small amount of yellow on their breast.
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