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Nesting of spotted doves (Spilopelia chinensis) Part 4: Parent-chicks interactions
21 Sep 2021

Nesting of spotted doves (Spilopelia chinensis) Part 4: Parent-chicks interactions

by BESG | posted in: birds, Feathers-maintenance, Feeding chicks, Nesting | 0

In this video by Wei Siong and Wenyi, both parent birds continue to feed and groom the chicks. Chicks are starting to groom themselves and flap their wings more strongly. The feathers on the wings have grown longer and feathers … Continued

feeding, grooming, parent-chick interactions, Spilopelia chinensis
Nesting of spotted doves (Spilopelia chinensis) Part 3: From nest to chicks
18 Sep 2021

Nesting of spotted doves (Spilopelia chinensis) Part 3: From nest to chicks

by BESG | posted in: birds, Feeding chicks, Nesting | 0

In Part 3 of Spotted dove nesting, Wei Siong documented the parents feeding the very hungry chicks which have grown bigger.  The chicks are able to obtain crop milk from parent bird simultaneously.  Chicks have grown stronger and are beginning … Continued

chicks, feeding, mynah predator, Spilopelia chinensis
Nesting of spotted doves (Spilopelia chinensis) Part 2: From nest to chicks
17 Sep 2021

Nesting of spotted doves (Spilopelia chinensis) Part 2: From nest to chicks

by BESG | posted in: birds, Feeding chicks, Nesting | 0

Below is Chua Wei Siong and Wenyi’s continuing documentation of the chicks’ development. The parent birds can be seen shading the chicks from the hot sun beating down on them, tidying the nest, grooming the chicks and feeding the chicks … Continued

parental care, Spilopelia chinensis, spotted doves
Nesting of spotted doves (Spilopelia chinensis) Part 1
17 Sep 2021

Nesting of spotted doves (Spilopelia chinensis) Part 1

by BESG | posted in: birds, Nests | 0

Spotted doves are also known as long-tailed pigeons. It was formerly known as Streptopelia chinensis.  Chua Wei Siong and Wenyi live in Paya Lebar, Singapore and managed to document a pair of these pigeons nesting on their window sill. The … Continued

brooding, hatching, nesting, Spilopelia chinensis

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