Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon
Petrophassa rufipennis
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À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 28,3 cm | 11.1 in |
| Poids | 154,0 g | 5.43 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Blue Ground Dove: males brilliant iridescent blue-gray; females rufous-brown; iridescent wing spots; neotropical; highly dimorphic
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 15-19 days. Fledging: 16-21 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Soft, gentle cooing with chestnut-quilled warmth; pure notes typical of Australian rocky canyon habitat.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Famille | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Petrophassa |
| Espèces | 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