Squatter Pigeon
Geophaps scripta
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<birdfyi-bird slug="geophaps-scripta"></birdfyi-bird>The Squatter Pigeon (Geophaps scripta) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.1 cm and a weight of 215.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Medium, 25–30 cm, ground pigeon with brown upperparts, white-spotted breast, and a bare red-and-yellow facial mask. Inhabits open woodland, grassland, and rocky gorges in central and eastern Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. Granivore of seeds and small grains on the ground. Near Threatened due to altered fire regimes and habitat change.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.1 cm | 11.1 in |
| Weight | 215.5 g | 7.60 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 17 days. Fledging: 9 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, rolling coo with squatter quality; gentle warm notes typical of Australian open dry woodland habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Geophaps |
| Species | Geophaps scripta |
Distribution
Squatter Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family