Know salient facts about doves: Short note and video

Doves belong to the same family of birds (Columbidae) like pigeons and make melodious 'coo-cooing' sounds (watch inst video). They make the 'oorth' sound when the situation is alarming.

FACTS

Doves have roundish body, short necks and thin peaks.

Dove is perceived as a cute, peaceful and soft looking bird.

The young doves and pigeon are called squabs

Both male and female doves can feed their babies with their milk.

Seeds and fruits are the main diets of both pigeons and dove.

At times, some doves feed on insects and worms