Diamond Dove
One of the smallest doves commonly kept in aviculture.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Origin
Australia
Lifespan
10–15 years
Weight
23–32 g
Height
19–21 cm
Diet
Herbivore/Granivore — small seed mix (millet, canary seed), fresh greens, grit, cuttlebone.
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Columbiformes
Family
Columbidae
Genus
Geopelia
The Story
One of the smallest doves commonly kept in aviculture. Native to Australia's arid interior. Peaceful, gentle observation birds prized for their calming presence and soft cooing. The white-spotted wings are the "diamonds" giving the species its name. The vivid red orbital eye ring is characteristic. Not interactive — birds to observe rather than handle. Always kept in pairs.
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Quick Facts
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Physical Profile
Source: wikimedia
Tiny and neat, blue-grey with distinctive white-spotted wings and vivid red orbital eye ring. Several mutations including silver, white, and cinnamon.
Grooming
Nil
Shedding
Low
Coat Colors
Recognized By
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Temperament & Personality
Peaceful and non-demanding. Not typically hand-tame. Ideal for those wanting a beautiful, peaceful bird presence without parrot demands.
Living Profile
Care & Wellness
Professional Care Protocol
- •Small flight cage or aviary. Pairs or groups. Millet spray, small seeds, grit. Simple care. Sensitive to cold — maintain above 16°C.
Vaccination Schedule
Vaccination Schedule
Health Overview
Trichomoniasis. Air sac mite. Generally robust if kept warm.
Common Conditions
Fun Facts
Diamond Doves are one of the few species where the male performs an elaborate bowing display to the female during courtship — walking in circles while bowing repeatedly.
