Common bronzewing
species of bird
The common bronzewing (Phaps chalcoptera) is a species of pigeon. They are found in Australia. They eat vegetable matter.[1]
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Looks
changeThey are 20 to 36 centimetres long.[2]
Distribution
changeThey are common in Australia. They are found in a variety of habitats, though they are nearly always near water.[1]
Eating
changeThey eat material from plants, such as seeds. They drink rather frequently.[1]
References
change- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "common bronzewing-phaps chalcoptera". www.austalianbushbirds.info.[permanent dead link]