Common bronzewing
The common bronzewing (Phaps chalcoptera) is a species of pigeon. They are found in Australia. They eat vegetable matter.[1]
Looks
They are 20 to 36 centimetres long.[2]
Distribution
They are common in Australia. They are found in a variety of habitats, though they are nearly always near water.[1]
Eating
They eat material from plants, such as seeds. They drink rather frequently.[1]
Common Bronzewing Media
The mournful, metronomic whooo call of the common bronzewing
A feather showing the brilliant sheen of the common bronzewing
Egg of Common Bronzewing. Collection Jacques Perrin de Brichambaut.
During courtship, the male bows his head to the female and fans his tail to show off his iridescent feathers.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Common Bronzewing | BIRDS in BACKYARDS (in en). www.birdsinbackyards.net. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
- ↑ common bronzewing-phaps chalcoptera' (in en). www.austalianbushbirds.info.[dead link]