Torresian Imperial-Pigeon
In Australia, New Guinea and other
islands...feeds mostly on fruit.
islands...feeds mostly on fruit.
Ducula spilorrhoa
(L 15.0-17.5" WS 18")
Cairns
21Oct2015
Ducula is a Nepalese name
for this bird; spilorrhoa in
Greek means spot rump.
for this bird; spilorrhoa in
Greek means spot rump.
Most birds tilt their heads up to drink by
gravity, but pigeons can suck up water.
gravity, but pigeons can suck up water.
(R Lederer and C Burr)
© Marc
Anderson
Anderson
xeno-canto
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