Common bronzewing

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The common bronzewing (Phaps chalcoptera) is a species of pigeon. They are found in Australia. They eat vegetable matter.[1]

Looks

They are 20 to 36 centimetres long.[2]

Distribution

They are common in Australia. They are found in a variety of habitats, though they are nearly always near water.[1]

Eating

They eat material from plants, such as seeds. They drink rather frequently.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Common Bronzewing | BIRDS in BACKYARDS". www.birdsinbackyards.net. Archived from the original on 2018-11-19. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
  2. "common bronzewing-phaps chalcoptera". www.austalianbushbirds.info.[permanent dead link]