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Common bronzewing, Phaps chalcoptera

The Common Bronzewing (Phaps chalcoptera) 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.

Common bronzewing, Phaps chalcoptera

Range map
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Description Males of the species have pale-yellow to yellow-white foreheads, and pink breasts. Both males and females have an easily discernible white line around and proximate to their eyes. Common bronzewings also have patches of red, blue and green on their wings, a feature which is characteristic of all bronzewing pigeons. Young birds are usually duller in colour and browner than the mature Common Bronzewing.

Common bronzewing, Phaps chalcoptera
A feather showing the brilliant sheen of the bronzewing pigeon
By martyvis (talk) - Photographer:Jeremy Visser Editing:Martin Visser, CC BY-SA 3.0,
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Rarely found far from a source of water, Common Bronzewings either travel alone or in pairs or in flocks, and are usually cautious, making approach by humans or other animals difficult.[2] Common bronzewings are, on average, between 30 and 36 centimetres in length.

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Feeding
The Common Bronzewing's diet primarily consists of seeds and all varieties of vegetables. It searches for food in small groups. The search can sometimes last for days, and, since the pigeon must drink frequently, it utilizes watering holes or any other available source of water.

Common bronzewing, Phaps chalcoptera
Egg
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Breeding
Common bronzewings construct a rough nest of twigs and sticks, which is placed low down in a tree or bush. The eggs hatch after a period of roughly 14 to 16 days, after being incubated by both the male and the female. Both parents share the responsibility of caring for the young. In common with other pigeons, Common Bronzewings release a milky substance from their crop to feed their young.

Conservation status
Common bronzewing, Phaps chalcoptera
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2.
International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.



From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Sighted: (Date of first photo that I could use) 5 August 2016
Location: Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park


Common bronzewing, Phaps chalcoptera
Common bronzewing - Phaps chalcoptera - 5 August 2016 - Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

Common bronzewing, Phaps chalcoptera
Common bronzewing - Phaps chalcoptera - 5 August 2016 - Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park



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