Vyhiri Doves Spotted at Smolny Garden
Vyhiri, a large European forest dove, have been spotted in the garden-parterre of Smolny in Saint Petersburg, with biologists noting their rapid adaptation to urban life and potential for breeding.
Consensus
- Vyhiri have been observed in the garden-parterre of Smolny.
- The birds are adapting quickly to urban life in Saint Petersburg.
- Vyhiri are larger than common city pigeons and have a white patch on their neck.
- The birds are not afraid of humans in the city, unlike in the wild.
- Vyhiri are breeding in Saint Petersburg, with two chicks typically hatching per nest.
- The birds are seen in parks and squares across the city.
- There are no natural predators for the birds in the city.
- The birds are attracted to the city due to abundant food sources such as grass, seeds, acorns, and insects.
- The biologists believe the birds may continue their breeding cycle at Smolny next summer.
Points of divergence
- Pavel Glazkov showed photos of the chicks in his Telegram channel 'Kazhdoi tvare po pare'. — tg_paperpaper_ru
- The sighting was reported on September 25 by Pavel Glazkov. — fontanka
Coverage (2 sources)
- Swallows appeared at the Smolny — Бумага
- «Adapted in a very short time»: in St. Petersburg noticed feathered guests from Europe — Фонтанка