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Pigeon, Crested

Ocyphaps lophotes


Common in open habitats throughout most of mainland
Australia. Feeds exclusively on the ground; runs on short legs crest bobbing.
Take-off accompanied by distinctive, loud
whistle of wings.

The Australian Bird Guide, Peter Menkhorst et al

Classifications: Bird, forest and grassland
Family: Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Information sources: Photo taken by Robert Werner at Bowen

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