Columba palumbus new family - Common wood pigeon.
I had to cross the city park.
Walking along the shady avenues, I saw beautiful birds, which, ten years ago, could not be seen in our city.
This bird is called Columba palumbus or Common wood pigeon.
This is a relative of pigeons, but he is much larger than the pigeon we are used to.
The bird can reach a length of about half a meter and a weight of 1 kilogram.
This is no less than some chickens.
Common wood pigeon, sometimes referred to as a spider bird, for its ability to climb tree branches.
So, I was lucky to see the moment of the formation of new families Columba palumbus.
The mating games of these birds are very interesting and funny.
First, the male runs after the female, which runs away from him on the ground.
At some point, they stop and the male makes a low bow, while his tail is raised high up.
After that, the birds align and stretch like a soldier on duty.
After that, everything is repeated over and over again.
After a while, everything stopped. The birds found a common language and retired into the forest shadow. This is how a new family was formed.
I said that before, I had not seen these birds in the city.
This is related to that. that in our city, every year, there are fewer people.
Many are leaving.
Birds. begin to feel like masters of the city.
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More to come!
Enjoy viewing the photos and reading the article!
Have a blessed day!
