ORNITHOLOGICAL NOTE ON THE ATYPICAL BREEDING OF THE SPECIES STREPTOPELIA DECAOCTO (FRIVALDSZKY, 1838) IN THE URBAN HABITAT OF THE CITY OF CRAIOVA (ROMANIA)

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This article documents an uncommon breeding case of the Eurasian collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto) in an urban environment, specifically referring to nesting in a flowerpot containing ornamental plants, located on a balcony approximately 6 meters above ground level, in the Rovine district of Craiova, Romania. The main aspects of breeding are presented: nest building, egg laying, incubation, hatching, and the stages of development of the chicks until they leave the nest. The observations were made between July 26 and August 27, 2023. The data presented complement the information in the specialized literature regarding the adaptive behavior of this species in the context of urbanization. The observations described may also be relevant to understanding the dynamics of synanthropic species or may be useful for urban biodiversity management.