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Common Bronzewing

Common Bronzewing

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The Common Bronzewing is a distinctive and widespread ground dove native to Australia, renowned for the iridescent bronze and green patches on its wings. It is a familiar sight in various open habitats.
Where to spot
Widespread across mainland Australia and Tasmania, inhabiting a range of environments from open woodlands and forests to heathlands, mallee, and farmlands.
How to spot
Look for this bird foraging on the ground, often near water or in open woodlands. Its iridescent wing patches are a key identifying feature, especially in good light. Listen for its characteristic deep, mournful 'oom-oom-oom' call.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the cooler parts of the day, particularly early morning and late afternoon, often seen coming to water sources at dusk.
File:Phaps chalcoptera -Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -male-8.jpg
File:Phaps chalcoptera - Australian National Botanic Gardens.jpg
File:Phaps chalcoptera RB.jpg
File:Phaps chalcoptera RB 2.jpg
File:Phaps chalcoptera -Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -male-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phaps chalcoptera - Australian National Botanic Gardens.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phaps chalcoptera RB.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phaps chalcoptera RB 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Common Bronzewing is unique among Australian pigeons for its ability to drink continuously without raising its head, unlike most birds that 'sip' and then tilt their head back to swallow.
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