White-quilled Rock-pigeon
Petrophassa albipennis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="petrophassa-albipennis"></birdfyi-bird>The White-quilled Rock-pigeon (Petrophassa albipennis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.6 cm and a weight of 130.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Small pigeon, 26–29 cm, brown streaked plumage with white (not chestnut) primary quills visible in flight. Restricted to rocky escarpments of the Kimberley region, Western Australia, including the Drysdale River National Park. Granivore of grass seeds and small grains. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.6 cm | 10.5 in |
| Weight | 130.5 g | 4.60 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 15 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes with sapphire-like clarity in Caribbean forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Petrophassa |
| Species | Petrophassa albipennis |
Distribution
White-quilled Rock-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family