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A small attractive pigeon with a distinctive long crest.
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 May to August.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Christopher Watson
Range map
Range map
1358visible hotspots
12575visible records
3states
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
Adults have a white
Behavior
Primarily rusty-brown plumage with black barring on the wings and back.
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