Order
Columbiformes
Family
Columbidae
Genus
Oena
Species
capensis
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Ethiopia
Number of Sub-Species
Two Sub Species
Migratory or Resident
Resident
Preferred Habitat
Prefers areas near deserts with acacia and bushes but is prone to wander.
Distribution and Range
Sub Sahara Africa and Arabia
Food
Feeds on the ground for minute seeds such as those from grasses, sedges and weeds.