Spotted Dove
(Spilopelia chinensis) - courtship and mating of the Spotted Dove
Burung terkukur - mengorat dan mengawan
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| Spotted Dove couple |
The male on the left side of the above and below pictures. Most authors describe the males and females look alike. These pictures show otherwise, the male shows a darker half collar on the back and sides of the neck. The chest is darker, and the male body is slender.
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| Bowing rutual |
Courtship display::: The male head bowing with a coo-coo sound, followed by the female.
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| male chasing the female |
Courtship flight display
Courtship flight display
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| mid-air dancing |
Midair kiss
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| landing |
Landing on an electric lamp-post, the male jumped on her back.
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| submission |
Female in submission, the male right leg presses on the female head.
Quick cloacal kiss below.
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| cloacal kiss |
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