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Large, predominantly white pigeon with black wing feathers.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyPigeons and Doves
SizeLarge
RarityCommon
HabitatWoodland edge, farmland, urban trees, scrub, and open ground with seed sources nearby.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from September to November.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Étienne Leroy
Range map
Range map
1052visible hotspots
77512visible records
4states
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
Tip of the tail also black. Forms large flocks.
Behavior
Feeds on fruits, known to roost on islands and in mangroves.
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