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This species calls frequently, and typically with a long series of gradually accelerating notes.
VIC: Vulnerable
At a glance
FamilyPigeons and Doves
SizeLarge
RarityCommon
HabitatOpen woodland, paddocks, suburban lawns, forest edge, and scattered tall trees.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from November to January.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Peter Boesman
Range map
Range map
1151visible hotspots
39431visible records
5states
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
Tiny green and yellow dove. Yellow-orange belly and vent (note Superb Fruit-Dove has a white belly and vent). Pink forehead, gray face and neck, and often a pinkish area on upper belly.
Behavior
Found in rainforests, but also in coastal vine forest. This species calls frequently, and typically with a long series of gradually accelerating notes.
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