This is a pair of Namaqua doves at the San Diego Zoo. Such adorable little lovebirds, aren’t they? Or are they? I can’t tell boy doves and girl doves apart, but maybe someone in comments can help out.
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This is a pair of Namaqua doves at the San Diego Zoo. Such adorable little lovebirds, aren’t they? Or are they? I can’t tell boy doves and girl doves apart, but maybe someone in comments can help out.