Endemic to arid Australia, it runs with a distinctive bobbing gait across rocky spinifex-covered ground.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyPigeons and Doves
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatIt most frequently occurs in arid and semi-arid habitats containing hummock-forming grasses of the genera Triodia and Plectrachne .
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from May to August.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Christopher Watson
Range map
Range map
1358visible hotspots
12604visible records
3states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
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
Adults have a white
Behavior
Primarily rusty-brown plumage with black barring on the wings and back.
Gallery
Regional timing
Western Australia
Queensland
Northern Territory
South Australia
New South Wales