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White-headed Pigeon

White-headed Pigeon

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A large, distinctive pigeon endemic to eastern Australia, recognized by its striking white head and breast contrasting with a dark body. It inhabits rainforests and adjacent eucalypt forests.
Where to spot
Endemic to eastern Australia, ranging from central Queensland south to Victoria.
How to spot
Look in subtropical and temperate rainforests, often near the edges or in adjacent eucalypt woodlands where they feed on fruits and berries. Easily identified by its prominent white head and dark body. Listen for its distinctive cooing call.
When to spot
Active year-round. Most commonly seen during the day, particularly early mornings and late afternoons when feeding activity is high.
File:Columba leucomela - Brunkerville.jpg
File:Columba leucomela 230076138.jpg
File:Columba leucomela 271015136.jpg
File:Columba leucomela female 1 - Brunkerville.jpg
File:Columba leucomela female 2- Brunkerville.jpg
File:White-headed Pidgeon. Columba leucomela. - Flickr - gailhampshire.jpg
File:White-headed Pigeon (Columba leucomela) (31325752556).jpg
File:White-headed Pigeon (Columba leucomela) (8601975669).jpg
File:Columba leucomela - Brunkerville.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Columba leucomela 230076138.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Columba leucomela 271015136.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Columba leucomela female 1 - Brunkerville.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Columba leucomela female 2- Brunkerville.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-headed Pidgeon. Columba leucomela. - Flickr - gailhampshire.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-headed Pigeon (Columba leucomela) (31325752556).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-headed Pigeon (Columba leucomela) (8601975669).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This pigeon is a vital rainforest seed disperser, consuming large fruits that few other birds can manage, thus aiding in the regeneration of native forests and promoting biodiversity.
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