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Pigeon, Topknot

Lopholaimus antarcticus


Entirely arboreal and fruit eating. Nomadic flocks search
for patches of fruiting rainforest trees, mostly in uplands but also in lowland
remnants. Also commonly feeds on the
fruits of the weed tree Camphor Laurel.

The Australian Bird Guide, Peter Menkhorst et al

Classifications: Bird, forest and grassland
Family: Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Information sources: Photo taken locally by Bill McLean

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