A shy woodland pigeon with shimmering rainbow wing panels that flash bronze-green in the sun. Often heard before seen — a deep, mournful oom-oom-oom.
Common Bronzewing
Phaps chalcoptera
Photo: Lin Tzu Yu
Photo: Lin Tzu Yu
Photo: Lin Tzu Yu
Photo: Stephen Goldsworthy
Bird Description:
Special features:
Drinks by sucking water continuously — no head lifting required.
Did you know?:
Can survive long arid periods by travelling huge distances between water sources.
View more information on this bird at Birdlife Australia: https://www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Phaps-chalcoptera
Habitat: Aerial, Forest, Grasslands
Location: Rural Acreage Areas, Sports and Rec
Size: Medium
Type of bird: Pigeons, Doves