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Its diet consists of berries from both native plants and introduced weed species.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyPigeons and Doves
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatWoodland edge, farmland, urban trees, scrub, and open ground with seed sources nearby.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from July to January.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Marc Anderson
Range map
Range map
1444visible hotspots
105084visible records
2states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Large brown pigeon with a long tail. Adult males have a green and purple iridescence on the head and neck.
Behavior
Common in rainforests where it is more often heard than seen. Feeds on fruits and seeds in forest trees, but is occasionally seen walking on the forest floor.
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