Articles | Volume 68, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-395-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-395-2025
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19 Jun 2025
Original study |  | 19 Jun 2025

Investigation of the reproductive behavior of Tarim pigeons

Lin Zhu, Mahmoud Kamal, Mengyue Sun, Yao Li, Rui Fu, Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack, Zewu Wang, Kailun Yang, Fengming Li, and Yanfen Cheng
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This study explores pigeon behavior during different breeding stages in order to provide information to improve pigeon management. We observed 10 pairs of birds during incubation, 9 pairs of birds during the early nurturing period, and 9 pairs of birds with chicks older than 10 d. Results showed that females mainly incubated the eggs, with an average duration of 7.94 h d-1. Feeding and drinking behaviors also increased during the nurturing period, peaking at specific times.

 
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