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| Image details: |
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| Image Description: |
Rock Doves feed on oats |
| Image notes: |
In Shetland, Rock Doves nest in sea caves. Diary 14th. Feb: "Cullivoe with Betty. Photographed Rock Doves in Basil Anderson's yard." |
| Species in Image: |
Rock Dove |
| Date: |
1966 |
| Area: |
Yell |
| Old Haa Image Reference Number: |
btc01731 |
| General details: |
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| Common Name |
Rock Dove |
| Latin Name |
Columba livia |
| Shetland Name |
Wild Pigeon |
| Latin Group Name |
Columbiformes |
| Latin Family Name |
Columbidae |
| Common Family Name |
Pigeons and Doves |
| Description |
Fairly common breeding resident. They nest along the coast in caves and crevices on higher cliffs.
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