Brown Cuckoo-dove

Macropygia phasianella
Photo: Tony Phelps

Photo: Jill Andrew

Photo: Karen Keefe

Photo: Kellie Campbell

Bird Description:

Slender, long-tailed dove with warm chestnut plumage, usually found in rainforests or dense thickets.

Special features:

Long tail and deep, resonant cooing call.

Did you know?:

It’s more often heard than seen due to its shy nature and preference for thick undergrowth.

View more information on this bird at Birdlife Australia: https://www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Macropygia-amboinensis

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