Common Bronzewing

Phaps chalcoptera

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Columbiformes · Columbidae

About

The common bronzewing is a species of medium-sized, heavily built pigeon. Native to Australia and one of the country's most common pigeons, the common bronzewing is able to live in almost any habitat, with the possible exception of very barren areas and dense rainforests. Its advertising call is an extraordinary mournful whooo repeated at metronomic intervals.

Fun Fact

Its advertising call is an extraordinary mournful whooo repeated at metronomic intervals.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in almost any habitat, with the possible exception of very barren areas and dense rainforests.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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