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Pacific pigeons (rupe) are well known for their love of palm tree nuts, but now it seems they're also acquiring a liking for spicier fare. This photo was sent to us by Lynda Nia, who photographed a rupe checking out some very hot red chillis. The picture was taken in a garden in the Tupapa Heights Rd area which regularly attracts rupe and fruit doves (kukupa). 16082106
If ANY CI News readers know anything about how Pacific pigeons (rupe) behave when they are courting, Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust director Gerald McCormack would like to hear from you.
If ANY CI News readers know anything about how Pacific pigeons (rupe) behave when they are courting, Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust director Gerald McCormack would like to hear from you.
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