Partridge Pigeon
Geophaps smithii
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Medium ground pigeon, 25–29 cm, with cryptic brown plumage, white face spots, a red and yellow facial mask, and a plain brown back. Restricted to rocky escarpments and woodland in the Kimberley and Northern Territory, Australia. Granivore of seeds. Vulnerable due to restricted range, changed fire regimes, and introduced predators.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.6 cm | 10.5 in |
| Weight | 198.16666666666666 g | 6.99 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Picui Dove: pale gray; bold black-white wing pattern; pale below; black tail edges; white outer tail; South American dove
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 19 days. Fledging: 9 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with partridge quality; pure warm notes typical of Australian open dry woodland terrain.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Geophaps |
| Species | Geophaps smithii |
Distribution
Partridge Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family