About the Diamond Dove
The diamond dove is a resident bird in Australia. The pigeon predominantly exists in areas near water but which are lightly arid or semi-arid in nature, being Central, West and Northern Australia. They are one of Australia's smallest pigeons along with the peaceful dove. They have been spotted occasionally in Southern Australia in parks and gardens when the centre of Australia is very dry.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Geopelia cuneata |
| Species Codes | diadov1, DIDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Diamond Dove belong to?
The Diamond Dove (Geopelia cuneata) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Diamond Dove?
The diamond dove is a resident bird in Australia. The pigeon predominantly exists in areas near water but which are lightly arid or semi-arid in nature, being Central, West and Northern Australia. They are one of Australia's smallest pigeons along with the peaceful dove. They have been spotted occas...
Where can I report a Diamond Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Diamond Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code diadov1, or on iNaturalist.
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