Columbiformes

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Order
gptkbp:bfsLayer 2
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:award
gptkbp:adaptation adapted to urban environments
can thrive in diverse habitats
gptkbp:aircraft_operated broad wings
gptkbp:aroma limited sense of smell
gptkbp:behavior often found in flocks
social behavior
forage for food
perch on branches
ground feeders
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
gptkbp:color varied plumage
varies widely among species
short and stout beaks
gptkbp:communication vocalizations
body language
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of peace
featured in art and literature
used in racing
associated with messages
gptkbp:diet fruits
seeds
gptkbp:domestication domesticated for companionship
domesticated for food
domesticated for sport
gptkbp:egg_color usually two eggs per clutch
gptkbp:first_flight strong fliers
gptkbp:fledging_period about 4 to 6 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior foraging on the ground
feeding on fruits
feeding on grains
gptkbp:fossil_record dates back to the Late Cretaceous
gptkbp:habitat grasslands
forests
urban areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Columbiformes
gptkbp:includes gptkb:rock_pigeon
gptkb:Nicobar_pigeon
gptkb:mourning_dove
doves
pigeons
turtledove
gptkbp:incubation_period about 14 to 19 days
gptkbp:is_characterized_by small to medium-sized birds
gptkbp:is_found_in most parts of the world
gptkbp:known_for strong homing ability
gptkbp:lifespan 5 to 15 years
gptkbp:migration some species are migratory
gptkbp:nesting builds nests in trees or on cliffs
simple nests
gptkbp:order gptkb:Columbinae
Palaeoturdi
gptkbp:origin related to other bird orders
gptkbp:parent both parents care for the young
gptkbp:predators hawks
birds of prey
cats
snakes
gptkbp:reproduction monogamous pairs
oviparous
gptkbp:research studied for social behavior
studied for communication methods
studied for navigation abilities
gptkbp:research_interest studied in behavioral ecology
studied in migration patterns
studied in genetics
studied in avian physiology
studied in conservation biology
studied in urban ecology
gptkbp:size ranges from small to large
gptkbp:social_responsibility threatened by pollution
affected by habitat loss
susceptible to diseases
gptkbp:social_structure flocks
gptkbp:sound good hearing
gptkbp:species gptkb:Eurasian_Collared-Dove
gptkb:Rock_Pigeon
gptkb:Mourning_Dove
gptkbp:strategic_importance birdwatching tourism
domestic pigeon breeding
meat production in some cultures
pigeon racing industry
gptkbp:tail_type long and pointed tails
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
hunting
predation
gptkbp:vision excellent vision
gptkbp:vocalization cooing sounds