Bar-Shouldered Dove

The Bar-shouldered Dove is a medium-sized dove found in Australia. It is a resident of woodlands, scrublands, and open country. It has a distinctive chestnut-colored plumage with a bar-shaped marking on its shoulders, which gives it its name. The Bar-shouldered Dove is active during the day and feeds on seeds, fruits and insects.

Average Weight: 150-200 g

Average length/height: 28-31 cm

Food: Seeds, fruits and insects

Habitat: Woodlands, scrublands, and open country