This species is closely associated to humans. It occurs on farmland as well as in gardens and parks in villages or towns (Jennings 2010, Aspinall and Porter 2011). Its recent range expansion in Arabia was likely facilitated by the spread of agriculture and irrigation into previously arid areas (Jennings 2010). It mainly feeds on the ground, taking seeds and cereal grain, but also human food waste like bread crumbs or rice, and may also take invertebrates (Jennings 2010). It roosts communally in large flocks of up to 1,000 individuals, often together with Laughing Dove Spilopelia senegalensis, Common Myna Acridotheres tristis, House Crow Corvus splendens and House Sparrow Passer domesticus (Jennings 2010). It breeds throughout the entire year, with the peak activity recorded in March to May. The nest is made of twigs, rootlets and grass, and is placed in a bush or tree, but occasionally also in reeds, rock crevices and abandoned kestrel nests, or in human structures like on window ledges, towers, old vehicles and heaps of barbed wire (Jennings 2010). Hybridisation with other doves has been suggested, but not conclusively proven (Jennings 2010). Though generally resident, some seasonal movements have been recorded (Jennings 2010).