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Stock Dove and Parakeets
Stock Dove and Parakeets
The Stock Doves form a symbiotic relationship with the Parakeets on the bird feeder since the latter are agile but messy eaters, dropping "husks" (actually skins since they are pre-shelled) and crumbs of sunflower seeds and peanuts.
Stock Dove, Pigeons and Parakeets
Stock Dove, Pigeons and Parakeets
In fact Wood Pigeons, Feral Pigeons and Stock Doves feast on the Parakeets' discarded crumbs. (A Green Woodpecker, above, unusually joins the party.)
Stock Dove and Parakeets
Stock Dove and Parakeets
Stock Dove and Parakeets
The pink-breasted woodpecker is a common dining companion.
Stock Dove and Parakeets
Stock Dove and Parakeets
Stock Dove and Parakeets
3 Stock Doves marching
Three Stock Doves
3 Stock Doves