Doves

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:bird
gptkbp:callsign Cooing
gptkbp:class gptkb:Aves
gptkbp:commonSpecies gptkb:Eurasian_collared_dove
gptkb:Mourning_dove
gptkb:Rock_dove
gptkbp:conservationStatus Most species Least Concern
gptkbp:culturalSignificance gptkb:Christianity
gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:Islam
gptkb:Judaism
Peace movements
gptkbp:diet Fruits
Seeds
gptkbp:differenceFromPigeons Generally smaller and more slender
gptkbp:distribution Worldwide
gptkbp:eggColor White
gptkbp:family gptkb:Passeriformes
gptkbp:firstDomesticated gptkb:Domestic_pigeon
gptkbp:flightNumber Strong and direct
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Doves
gptkbp:incubationPeriod About 14 days
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan up to 15 years (captivity)
1-5 years (wild)
gptkbp:migratory Some species migrate
gptkbp:nestType Simple platform of twigs
gptkbp:notableFeature Fleshy cere at base of bill
Short slender bills
gptkbp:notableSpecies Passenger pigeon (extinct)
Socorro dove (critically endangered)
gptkbp:order gptkb:Columbiformes
gptkbp:parentalCare Both parents incubate eggs
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:plumage Usually soft and muted colors
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Cats
Hawks
Falcons
gptkbp:relatedTo Pigeons
gptkbp:reproduction Lay 1-2 eggs per clutch
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism Minimal
gptkbp:symbolizes Love
Peace
Purity
gptkbp:threats gptkb:hunting
Habitat loss
Predation
gptkbp:usedIn Symbolic releases at ceremonies
gptkbp:youngCalled gptkb:Squabs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:sacrifice
gptkb:Eden_Sessions
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5