The Common Bronzewing (Phaps chalcoptera) might be Australia’s most widespread native pigeon, it might also one be the country’s most beautiful. This stocky bird is rather cautious and seldom allows a close approach, but its deep and penetrating “oom-like” call always gives away its location – and with some tact and patience those birds guarantee excellent photos when the greens and browns beautifully blend with the shadows of dusk.
Published on May 1, 2016
Common Bronzewing – Ooda
I hate pigeons but this one is really beautiful!
These not the begging grey ones from Amsterdam 😀
Or Paris…
What a beautiful bird! I love how pigeons coo.
A beautiful array of colors and textures — wonderful bird and excellent photo.
Thank you Jet! The colours are splendid aren’t they?
What a beautiful pigeon, Maurice. How big are they?
Just the size of a regular pigeon, rather muscular though, so they were regarded as excellent tucker in the old days!