Namaqua Dove - Oena capensis
Tourterelle masquée
Common resident species, they live in arid and semi-arid savannahs and open woodlands. They feed exclusively on seeds of grasses, sedges and weeds. Usually seen solitary or in pairs. Espèce résidente commune, elles vivent dans les savanes arides et semi-arides et dans les forêts ouvertes. Elles se nourrissent exclusivement de graines d'herbes et de laîches. On les voit habituellement seules ou en couples.
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Order : Columbiformes
Family : Columbidae
Species : Namaqua Dove
Sex : Male
Age : Adult
Reference: cadw26908
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Geographic range
Date taken : 2006 Dec
Geographic data
Country : South Africa (sf)
Region : Province of Northern Cape
Place : Kalahari Gemsbok National Park
Latitude : 25° 40' 17'' South
Longitude : 20° 19' 17'' East
Exif data
Model : NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D200
Exposure : 1/1500 s
Aperture : 5.6
Focal : 550 mm
Iso : 400
Flash : no
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