Wildlifeof Bhutan
Spotted Dove
Pigeons, Doves & Sandgrouse
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Spilopelia chinensis
Basic stats
Habitat
Nests mainly in low vegetation
Clutch size
2 whitish eggs
Incubation period
About 13 days
The spotted dove nests mainly in low vegetation, building a flimsy cup of twigs in which two whitish eggs are laid. Both parents take part in building the nest, incubating and feeding the young. The eggs hatch after about 13 days, and the young fledge after about a fortnight (Wikipedia, general species account).
The only readable source for the Bhutan guide gives these breeding details. No plumage, range, habitat or diet information was found, so none is stated, and the entry is kept short.
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Spotted Dove live in?
- Nests mainly in low vegetation
- How many eggs does the Spotted Dove lay?
- 2 whitish eggs
- How long are the eggs of the Spotted Dove incubated?
- About 13 days