Zebra Dove Columbida

Zebra Dove Columbida

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Perkutut Jawa

Geopaelia striata Linnaeus, 1766
Zebra Dove Columbida

Perkutut Jawa, also known as the Zebra Dove, is seen perched on tree branches around the campus area. This member of the Columbidae family has distinctive zebra-like stripes on its chest and belly. Its melodious and distinctive call often makes the zebra dove considered a valuable pet bird, as well as a sign of ecosystem balance in the surrounding environment. (IAAS/KMR)