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Dove, Wompoo Fruit-Dove

Ptilinopus magnificus


Occupies tropical and subtropical rainforest, especially
lowland areas,  from central coastal NSW
to tip of Cape York. Singly or in pairs, occasionally larger groups at food
trees. Seeks fruits from trees, palms, vines, epiphytes within vegetation at
all heights. Can be surprisingly difficult to detect in canopy, listen for
sounds of falling fruit.

Classifications: Bird, forest and grassland
Family: Columbidae
Information sources: The Australian Bird Guide, Peter Menkhorst et al

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