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Fairly large pigeon with wild and feral populations throughout the world.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyPigeons and Doves
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatWoodland edge, farmland, urban trees, scrub, and open ground with seed sources nearby.
Best timeReported across most months in Victoria, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Ulf Elman
Range map
Range map
4019visible hotspots
397168visible records
6states
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
Pale gray overall with two bold black wingbars and iridescent purple and green on neck. Variable plumage: some identical to wild-type birds, but can be completely black, white, or orangey-brown and any combination in between.
Behavior
True wild birds nest on cliffs and in caves from western Europe to central Asia. Feral varieties are common in cities and farmland, often in large flocks.
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