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Pterodactyls, from the Greek πτεροδάκτυλος, pterodaktulos, meaning “winged finger” /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɨl/) were flying reptiles of the clade or order Pterosauria. They existed from the late Triassic to the end of the Cretaceous Period (220 to 65.5 million years ago).
This baby collard dove looks just like a Pterodactyl. He is a beautiful ugly to me. A beautiful-ugly is hard to behold. It’s striking, odd, and unique. … I watched mum feed them both, she was so gentle and tender with her babies.

African Collard Dove Nesting in the Gore Gardens Southland here babies will arrive at the beginning of 2011 to start their feathered lives.
The African Collared Dove (Streptopelia roseogrisea) is native to Africa, specifically from the arid region south of the Sahara. Its range extends in a band right across the continent, and into southern Arabia. Although it lives in arid lands, it is found around water sources. It is reported to have been introduced into New Zealand, but it is more likely that the birds there are descended from domestic Barbary Doves. Description: This bird is typically around 26 cm in length. Its upper body, from shoulders to tail, is a pale grayish brown, though the wing edge has a bluish tinge. Flight feathers are darker, and nearly black. Head, neck and breast are pinkish shading to white on the chin and belly. There is little sexual dimorphism (visual physical differences between the sexes).
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 March. 2011 Southland New Zealand
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Pterodactyl – Beautiful-Ugly – Baby Collard Dove

My Mum Loves This Face! – Baby Collard Dove

Perfect Beginning – Mother & Child