Interesting facts
- Galápagos Doves favor Opuntia cactus, with its juicy pulp likely serving as their primary water source.
- On Genovesa, Galápagos Doves take on the role of pollinators, a task typically handled by bees elsewhere.
- Early sailors and settlers noted that Galápagos Doves were so fearless they would land on people's heads.
- The Galápagos Dove's curved beak is ideal for searching the ground for seeds and berries.
