Brush Bronzewing
Phaps elegans
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phaps-elegans"></birdfyi-bird>About
Medium pigeon, 28–33 cm, with richly patterned rufous-brown plumage, bold iridescent bronze and purple wing patches, and a chestnut forehead. Restricted to coastal scrub, heath, and dense forest in southern Australia and Tasmania. Granivore of seeds on the ground. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 32.5 cm | 12.8 in |
| Weight | 201.25 g | 7.10 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Common Ground Dove: tiny; pale brown; pinkish-buff below; scaly head; iridescent wing spots; short tail; North American species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 16 days. Fledging: 16-20 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South American open scrub habitat. 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 elegans |
Distribution
Brush Bronzewing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family