Family
Columbidae
Habits
Diurnal, When breeding, pairs are well dispersed, but at other times they gather in groups of up to 20 or 100. LIve on the ground, walking from place to place,
Habitat
Stone Country Forest Woodland, adjacaent to water; escarpment; open forest.
Notes
There are two subspecies of Partridge Pigeon. The Red-eyed Partridge Pigeon (Geophaps smithii smithii) is found in the Northern Territory, whilst the Yellow-eyed Partridge Pigeon (Geophaps smithii blaauwi) is found in Western Australia. Both subspecies are listed as vulnerable.
Breeding
August to October, 2 ; creamy white.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Herbivore, Seeds of grasses and herbaceous plants.
Details
Common Name: |
Partridge Pigeon |
Scientific Name: |
Geophaps smithii |
Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Columbiformes |
Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Endemic |
Status: |
Vulnerable |
Size: |
250-280 mm. |
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