Family
Columbidae
Habits
Diurnal, Sedentary, generally very tame in pairs or small flocks prefers to walk than to fly
Habitat
Open Stone Country, arid mountain ranges studded with scrubby bushes and spinifex.
Breeding
September October November ; breeding season variable after rains, 2 ; creamy white. Incubation 16-17 days by both sexes, young fledge 8 days.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Herbivore, Grass seeds and herbaceous plants.
Details
Common Name: |
Spinifex Pigeon |
Scientific Name: |
Geophaps plumifera lumifera |
Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Columbiformes |
Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Endemic |
Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
200 - 235 mm. |
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