Squatter Pigeon
Eendemic to Australia
...in open woodland near water.
Geophaps scripta
(L 10.2-12.2")
Near Mareeba Wetlands
124Oct2015
“Doves” and “pigeons” have no
biological difference although
pigeons tend to be larger.
biological difference although
pigeons tend to be larger.
(R Lederer and C Burr)
© Marc
Anderson
Anderson
xeno-canto
Geophaps is Greek for earth
pigeon; scripta is Latin for
written, drawing referring to
the distinctive black & white
face pattern of this bird.
pigeon; scripta is Latin for
written, drawing referring to
the distinctive black & white
face pattern of this bird.
© eBird