Flock Bronzewing

Phaps histrionica

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Columbiformes · Columbidae

About

The flock bronzewing, also known as the flock pigeon, harlequin bronzewing and the harlequin pigeon is a species of pigeon in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to drier parts of Australia.

Fun Fact

English ornithologist John Gould first described the flock bronzewing, known then as the harlequin bronzewing, in volume five of his book The Birds of Australia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is open grassland plains, clumped grasses and small shrubs with open spaces.

Diet

Eating the undigested seeds from cattle dung.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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