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A large dark-brown pigeon with faint pale speckles on its plumage.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyPigeons and Doves
SizeMedium
RarityUncommon
HabitatWoodland edge, farmland, urban trees, scrub, and open ground with seed sources nearby.
Best timeMost reliable in Northern Territory from July to September.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Greg McLachlan
Range map
Range map
83visible hotspots
1931visible records
1states
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
In flight, shows chestnut wing panels, and flies with a loud clattering of wings. Found only on the sandstone area of Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, where it can be encountered at locations throughout Kakadu National Park and beyond.
Behavior
Often roosts on high rocky cliffs or on top of sandstone towers; comes down to the sandy ground in the early morning and evening.
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