Distribution And Daily Activity Of Collared Dove (Streptopelia Decaocto) In And Around Sikar (Rajasthan), India
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR) - Year 2013, Vol 3, Issue 7
Abstract
Collared Dove is native species of Asia and Europe. It is found in throughout the drier portions of the Indian Union. Collared Dove native to India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. It is not migratory bird but it is strongly dispersive bird. Collared Dove lives in urban and rural areas, farmlands, parks, gardens, open fields and grain stores. Collared Dove preferred as roosting plant species like as Khejri (Prosopis cineraria) and Babool (Acacia nilotica) and also retires on them during the midday heat. It is found in abundant in the neighborhood of human habitations, and freely enters gardens and bungalow verandas. Collared Dove mainly feeds on spreading seeds on the ground, but also feed on buds, soft fruits and garbage. It is freely feeds near to human habitation. Collared Dove feeds on the ground in large flocks around farms and grain stores. It is gregarious species and flocks will form where there are food supplies such as grain (its main food) as well as seeds and shoots. Collared Dove drinks by sucking and dont need to put the head back to swallow. The breeding season of Collared Dove is in March to late October but breeding occurs throughout the year when abundant food is available, though only rarely in winter. Collared Dove preferred as nesting plant species like as Khejri (Prosopis cineraria), Kikar (Acacia nilotica) and Neem (Azardirecta indica). The maximum population was recorded during the rainy season i.e. the months of July, August and September. Maximum activities performed by the collared dove in the early morning to late morning (5.00 AM to 11.00 AM) and less activities performed in afternoon to evening (3.30 PM to 7.00 PM).
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Dr. Maha Singh, P. R. Ojha
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