WINTER 2001/VOLUME 15, NUMBER 1

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	Rock Doves (pigeons) are common on all continents except Antarctica. One of their most fascinating characteristics is courtship behavior. Rock Doves mate for life and maintain their bonds through numerous behaviors that can be observed year-round but are more common in spring and summer.
Tail-dragging: a male spreads his tail and drags it while running after a female (above)     Bowing: a male puffs out his neck feathers, lowers his head, and turns around in circles (right)
	Driving: a male pigeon runs closely behind a female
Mating: a male stands on top of a female and flaps his wings to keep his balance