I was really pleased to find (or if the truth be told, be shown) these birds when I was in Kakadu. These birds are Chestnut-quilled rock pigeons. Rather confusingly their scientific name, Petrophassa rufipennis, means 'red-winged rock pigeon' - now I wish taxonomists would make up their mind's!
This bird has a very restricted distribution, only being found in a small part of Western Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. These birds were all drinking from a dripping tap in carpark at Ubirr.
Hardly a wilderness experience, but another example of the birdwatching adventures that can be found in unexpected places!
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They have a very pheasant look.
ReplyDeleteHi Stewart. A new one for me. It seems that there are many pigeon and dove species that take readily to man and his environment. Equally there are some that remain difficult to get close to, with this one falling into the first category. Interesting plumage that seems a little nondescript but is in fact quite useful in concealing the bird.
ReplyDeleteThis is a good looking bird!
ReplyDeleteA pigeon by any other name.....Pretty coloring...I have no birds to share this week...
ReplyDeleteNice photos. It is interesting that they have such a limited range. Maybe not very adaptable.
ReplyDeleteInteresting-looking pigeons. So different from any of the pigeons we have here. Body/head shape actually looks more like our doves.
ReplyDeleteI'm always amazed at the variety of birds found around the world.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of a very interesting bird. Nice to see it - noo matter where!
ReplyDeletethis is a dove we did not see on the trip I was. We did not even have it on out birdlist. Probably because we did not visit this place. A beautiful dove:)
ReplyDeleteI love all your photos of unusual (at least to me) birds.
ReplyDeleteHi Stewart, what an amazing pigeon. Thanks for hosting this meme. I've explained about what "a servitude" is in my post today. Greetings Jo
ReplyDeleteStewart, not your everyday street pigeon. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHello Stewart!:) This is another new one for me, very different than the pigeons I have seen before, and it has unusual but attractive plumage, and I also like the eye stripe. I hope you won't mind my entry for this week, I know it's stretching it a bit!!:)
ReplyDeleteLovely captures, Stewart. He's really gorgeous. :)
ReplyDeleteA handsome, almost metallic looking pigeon ... similar to the Spotted Dove in Thailand but more majestic :) It seems that there isn't an age limit per say om the Visa that my son would need ... he expects to come through the company he works for, but not right away. We are going to lay low and see what happens ... so far it isn't good, but time will tell. Thank you for your help :)
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From the Sol
What a stunning bird, Stewart!!!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteHandsome!
ReplyDeleteI don't see red so I'm going along with chestnut.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting bird. I didn't know there were so many pigeons in the world!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series of photos.. Lovely pigeon..
ReplyDeleteLove the patterns on this pretty pigeon! I will hopefully be joining in with some bird shots of my own again soon! Five more days till we leave!
ReplyDeletei usually think pigeons are nothing to get excited about, but in this case that would be wrong. Beautifully patterned.
ReplyDeleteNo matter where you found it, it's a handsome and Interesting pigeon. Wish I had been with you!
ReplyDeleteI have neither seen, nor heard of this beauty.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics Stewart.
Fantastic photos! Even better when enlarged.
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