Spinifex Pigeon
Geophaps plumifera
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Small, rotund pigeon, 20–24 cm, with rufous-orange plumage, a black-and-white face pattern, and a distinctive upright hair-like crest. Inhabits rocky hillsides with spinifex grass in arid and semi-arid Australia. Granivore of spinifex and grass seeds. Often runs rather than flies when disturbed. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 21,3 cm | 8.4 in |
| Poids | 95,75 g | 3.38 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Ruddy Ground Dove: rufous-brown overall; scaly head; iridescent wing spots; short tail; males rufous; females browner; neotropical
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 7-8 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Andean and South American terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Famille | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Geophaps |
| Espèces | Geophaps plumifera |
Distribution
Spinifex Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family