Family
Columbidae
Habits
Often gather in large numbers near waterholes.
Habitat
Grassland, Most of mainland Australia , dry lightly wooded grasslands.
Breeding
September to November, but at any time after rainfall, 2 eggs, smooth, glossy white. Incubation 18-20 days by both sexes. Young fledge in 20-25 days. May rear up to seven successive broods, breeding continuously for several months.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Herbivore, seeds.
Details
| Common Name: |
Crested Pigeon |
Scientific Name: |
Ocyphaps lophotes |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Columbiformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Endemic |
| Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
305 - 355 mm. |
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