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What do we know of Grenada's National bird, the Grenada Dove |
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The Grenada Dove (Leptotila wellsi) is endemic to the island of
Grenada. It is considered critically endangered on the IUCN Red List
(BirdLife International 2000).
The Grenada Dove, a true symbol
of Grenadian identity; although small, rare and vulnerable it is,
precious, resilient,
unique in the world. The Grenada Doves’ cries for survival have
captured the
attention, interest and support of the global community; it has brought
the
global scale corporate giants and Governments to a halt and reevaluate
their approach. All realize that although the Grenada Dove is acclaimed
as a precious resource little is known of the bird its habitats and
habits.
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