Squatter Pigeon Geophaps scripta

Squatter Pigeon
Squatter Pigeon
The Squatter Pigeon is native to north-eastern Australia. As the "phaps" in its scientific name indicates, it is related to the Bronzewing family and has a small patch of glistening metallic green on its wing. It has a black and white striped face and white belly below its brown bib. Male and female have similar plumage.