Pigeon, Crested
Ocyphaps lophotes
![](https://cqclandcarenetwork.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PIGEON-CRESTED-F_05-RW-BOWEN.jpg)
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 |