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VOL. 7, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Nest composition and Chicks of Spotted Dove Spilopelia chinensis: A study at Arya college Nurpur, Himachal Pradesh
Authors
Dr. Diljeet Singh
Abstract
The nest composition and chicks of Spotted
Dove Spilopelia chinensis were studied at Arya college Nurpur (Kangra)
in Himachal Pradesh. The observations were carried out during the month of May
2025 (05-05-2025 to 14-05-2025). Two eggs were seen laid and hatched into two
chicks. These chicks (hatchlings/ nestlings) were observed for a few days
(07-05-2025 to 13-05-2025) but found missing inside the nest on 14-05-2025. The
structure and composition of empty naturally dried nest was studied for various
parameters such as height, size, shape, weight and constituents: height of the
nest from the ground: 2.33 m; weight: 13.92 gm; circumference (outer: 53 cm,
inner: 33 cm) ; diameter (outer: 13 cm, inner: 7cm) and depth: 3.5 cm. The nest
structure constituted of various kinds of plant material such as Teak Wood Tectona
grandis inflorescence stalks (36), Indian Gooseberry Emblica officinalis
dwarf shoots (17), twigs / stem branches (24) and grass roots/ rootlets (23).
The length of 100 individual parts of the constituents forming the nest
structure varied from 9 cm to 31 cm and the average length of most of the
constituents was 17 cm to 20 cm. The other material found inside the nest was
soft down feathers (4), dried vine leaves (15) and excreta of chicks (5.46 gm).
The present study revealed that the nest composition consisted of different
kinds of plant material including twigs, stalks, shoots and roots.
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How to cite this article:
Dr. Diljeet Singh "Nest composition and Chicks of Spotted Dove <i>Spilopelia chinensis</i>: A study at Arya college Nurpur, Himachal Pradesh". International Journal of Environmental and Ecology Research, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 1-6
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