Common Bronzewing
Phaps chalcoptera
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phaps-chalcoptera"></birdfyi-bird>About
Medium-large pigeon, 30–36 cm, brown with iridescent bronze, green, and purple wing patches and a pale forehead. Widespread across Australia in open woodland, mallee, and coastal heath. Granivore of seeds and succulent plant material. Visits waterholes regularly. One of Australia's most common native pigeons. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 39.6 cm | 15.6 in |
| Weight | 341.25 g | 12.04 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Scaled Dove: pale brown; black-edged scaly pattern; long pointed tail; rufous wing patches; South American dove; scaled pattern
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL,O. Incubation: 14-16 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of New World tropical forest understory. 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 | Phaps |
| Species | Phaps chalcoptera |
Distribution
Common Bronzewing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family