Red-eyed dove
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Red-eyed doves (Streptopelia semitorquata) inhabit woodlands, riverine and forests, usually singly or in pairs.
Distribution: As they require to drink regularly they distribution range is confined to the far north of the country along the Kunene River extending along the border watercourses to the Caprivi.
Diet: Forages on the ground and under trees for dry seeds from grasses, sorghum, sunflowers, millet and maize.
Description: Semitorquata is the Latin word for 'half-collared' referring to the black collar behind the neck. Their eyes are orange to red, hence the common name. They are often confused with smaller Cape turtle-doves and the African mourning dove.
Breeding: Females lay 1 or 2 eggs on a flat nest made of twigs and leaves. Incubation periods are around 15 days. Nestlings often fall prey to pied crows and the African goshawk.
Size: 35cm. Weight: 250g.
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Himba Day Trip
Fly to the extreme northern section of Namibia - where you get to meet the nomadic Himba tribe
Skeleton Coast & Damaraland Flight
Heading north from Swakopmund, this allows you to view the Skeleton Coast & the semi-desert area of Damaraland
Sossusvlei Excursion
A scenic flight over the dunes including a ground trip into the dunes at Sossusvlei
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Ultimate South (Fish River)
Explore the southern part of Namibia - with a ground excursion at the Fish River Canyon
Ultimate South (Luderitz)
Explore the southern part of Namibia - with a ground excursion around Lüderitz
