Gallicolumba tristigmata
Some of the first residents of Pandemonium, these terrestrial doves used to be called Celebes. Their native Indonesian island changed its name to Sulawesi, so the bird’s name changed as well. Our shy birds overcame their fear of humans enough to creep forward when offered meal worms. These irresistible delicacies are the perfect conduit for vitamins, so we “dust” the worms in vitamins before feeding them to the birds.
Also known as the Yellow-breasted Ground Dove, the elusive Sulawesi measures about a foot long. Both sexes have similar plumage, though female colors are slightly duller. Females incubate their one, cream-colored egg for eighteen days. Young fledge at twelve days but are not independent for several more weeks. Adults spend most of their time pecking through foliage for seeds and fallen fruit.
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