Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for 2 Flutes in C Major - I. Allegro Molto

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Art by Revierr on Toyhouse

Music by Orchestra Gli Armonici | Creative Commons License

History

The common name occurred from both wing structure and historic use of birds as company on summer days.

Dovecotes and other structures occasionally house flocks of varying numbers for different purposes.

Trivia

Morphology appears to closely resemble rock doves.

Many are capable of flying over 804 kilometers in a day and of carrying up to 1.5 ounces.

A homing instinct can be instilled through more than 8 weeks of training.

Individuals can be occasionally taught to use certain spaces as commodes.

With enough acclimation, an individual can be taught to roost on a shoulder or other surface.

Less conventionally, due to the complications that can bring, a roosting place may occur about a hat brim.

Individuals are often vocal when made contact with or disturbed.

Most are observant and may watch passing scenery from varied perches.

Individuals are noted to designate certain locations as territorial centres.

Many behaviourally preen and do so typically several times a day.

Individuals are capable of recognising themselves in mirrors and other reflective surfaces.

Capability further exists for recognising individual persons and specific scenery or objects.

Memory evidently lasts up to several years and comprises hundreds of images.