Bar-shouldered Dove
Geopelia humeralis
Least ConcernAves · Columbiformes · Columbidae
About
The bar-shouldered dove is a species of long tailed dove native to Australia and Southern New Guinea. It is protected under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. It is a medium-sized pigeon varying in size from 26–30 cm (10–12 in). Its voice is a distinctive and melodious "cook-a-wook" or "coolicoo".
Fun Fact
It is protected under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in thick vegetation where water is present, damp gullies, forests and gorges, mangroves, plantations, swamps, eucalyptus woodlands, tropical and sub-tropical scrubs and river margins.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance