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Dove, Superb Fruit-Dove

Ptilinopus superbus


Obligate frugivore. Generally found in rainforest from south
of Sydney to tip of Cape York. Also in isolated
thickets within drier forests or mangroves. Movement patterns poorly
understood but some migrate through Torres Strait to PNG. Prone to window
strike.

The Australian Bird Guide, Peter Menkhorst et al

Classifications: Bird, forest and grassland
Family: Doves & Pigeons
Information sources: Photo taken at Strathdickie by Graham Armstrong

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