Kererū
Just like the dove, a pigeon is a part of the family Columbidae as well. They are often referred to as the larger versions of doves. They are also usually bred for meat which are harvested from the younger pigeons called squabs. Pigeons have made contributions of considerable importance to humanity, especially as messengers in times of war.
The next subject of Leila’s bird photography skills is the Kererū, or the New Zealand native pigeon. It is a large, distinctive pigeon with a white breast and iridescent green-blue plumage, measuring up to 50 cm in length and weighing 550–850 g. Kererū couples are monogamous, reproducing over several seasons and remaining together when they are not breeding. They build single-egg clutch nests out of twigs in trees.