Topknot Pigeon
Topknot Pigeon
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The Topknot Pigeon is a distinctive large pigeon named for the prominent, shaggy crest of rufous feathers on its head. This species is highly arboreal and typically found in rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.
Where to spot
Eastern Australia, from Queensland to New South Wales, primarily in rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.
How to spot
Look for them in the upper canopy of fruiting trees. Their calls are a distinctive series of grunts and growls. When flying, they have a powerful, direct flight.
When to spot
Year-round, but their movements are dictated by the availability of fruit. Early morning and late afternoon are good observation times.
Where to spot
Eastern Australia, from Queensland to New South Wales, primarily in rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.
How to spot
Look for them in the upper canopy of fruiting trees. Their calls are a distinctive series of grunts and growls. When flying, they have a powerful, direct flight.
When to spot
Year-round, but their movements are dictated by the availability of fruit. Early morning and late afternoon are good observation times.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
They are highly nomadic, following ripening fruit crops across the landscape, and can suddenly appear in large numbers in areas where food is abundant, sometimes forming flocks of thousands.
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