Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon
Petrophassa rufipennis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="petrophassa-rufipennis"></birdfyi-bird>The Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon (Petrophassa rufipennis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.3 cm and a weight of 154 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Small, cryptic pigeon, 26–29 cm, with brown streaked plumage and rich chestnut-rufous flight feathers visible in flight. Confined to the rocky sandstone escarpments and gorges of Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia. Granivore of seeds and small grains. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.3 cm | 11.1 in |
| Weight | 154.0 g | 5.43 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 15-19 days. Fledging: 16-21 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with chestnut-quilled warmth; pure notes typical of Australian rocky canyon habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Petrophassa |
| Species | Petrophassa rufipennis |
Distribution
Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family