Ocyphaps lophotes
(Crested pigeon)
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FAMILY |
Columbidae |
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Species |
Ocyphaps lophotes |
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Common name |
Crested pigeon |
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Main colour(s) |
Grey with patches of white and bronze |
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Distinctive feature |
Erect black crest, tips tail on alighting, body 31-35 cm |
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Campus |
Townsville |
Description
This species is usually found in wooded areas. Body is grey with underparts brownish with bronze margins, wings with bronze and green areas and black bars, underparts are blue-grey, tail rounded, head has a distinctive erect black crest. Legs and feet pink, eyes with an orange-red orbit, bill dark grey. A feature of this species is the manner in which it tips the tail when alighting.
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