Phaps
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Phaps is a small genus of bronzewing pigeon
s. It includes 3 species.
Bronzewing pigeon
The bronzewing pigeons are a group of pigeons native to Australia which have distinctive iridescent wing patches that appear bronze or green-brown in dull light, but flash in many bright colours in the sun as the bird moves....
s. It includes 3 species.
- Common BronzewingCommon BronzewingThe Common Bronzewing is a species of medium-sized, heavily built pigeon. Native to Australia and one of the country's most common pigeons, the Common Bronzewing is able to live in almost any habitat, with the possible exception of very barren areas and dense rainforests.- Description :Males of...
, Phaps chalcoptera - Brush BronzewingBrush BronzewingThe Brush Bronzewing is a species of bird in the pigeon family Columbidae.It is endemic to Australia.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.-References:...
, Phaps elegans - Flock BronzewingFlock BronzewingThe Flock Bronzewing , also known as the Flock Pigeon, is a species of pigeon in the Columbidae family. It is endemic to the drier parts of Australia.-References:...
, Phaps histrionica