Diamond Doves.

Left Female - Right Male

Female diamond dove in front. Two in back are males

Diamond Doves also known as red eyed Doves or little Doves – are native to the Australian mainland, where they – followed by the peaceful Doves – are the smallest naturally occurring pigeons.

Things to remember

Nutrition: Feed her 1-2 teaspoons per day of a pellet or seed-based, fortified finch diet.

Grit: Doves swallow their seeds whole. Place a small pinch of grit in their food each week to help aid in digestion.

High metabolic rate - Because a dove's metabolism is very active, food should be available at all times.

Long-term companions: Before purchasing, be aware that a dove requires a long-term commitment of approximately 20 to 25 years.

Supplements : Be sure to provide a cuttle bone in your dove's cage at all times.

Habitat: Your dove's cage must be large enough for her to comfortably stretch her wings and fly from perch to perch. The bigger the cage, the better