pigeons

One of the bird species that gathers at the seed table on our porch is the Speckled Pigeon. They jostle for position and 'klap' each other with their wings. The speckled pigeon (Columba guinea), or (African) rock pigeon, is a pigeon that is a resident breeding bird in much of Africa south of the Sahara. It is a common and widespread species in open habitats over much of its range, although there are sizable gaps in its distribution. This species builds a large stick nest on protected rocky … [Read more...] about Speckled Pigeons