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Posted on May 27, 2010 - by admin

Red-plumed Spinifex Pigeon

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This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series Australian Birds


Geophaps plumifera or the Red-plumed Spinifex Pigeon

A small, distinctive pigeon usually found in pairs or small parties of up to 12 birds. The Red-plumed Spinifex Pigeon is a beautiful pigeon found in Central and North Australia including the West Coast. It breeds through the year, and is a permanent resident of the arid spinifex grasslands. Although from dry areas, they must have access to water. After the rains, when the ground is covered with quick growing plants, the pigeons breed and their numbers increase. Though they live on the ground and can walk long distances, they are still very capable of flying. (more…)


Posted on May 26, 2010 - by admin

Gouldian Finch

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This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series Australian Birds


Erythrura gouldiae or the Gouldian Finch

This beautiful little bird was once widespread through the grassy subcoastal woodlands of northern Australia, from the Kimberleys to Cape York Peninsula. Sadly, due to frequent burning of their feeding grounds and the spread of a mite from the farming of cereal crops, the Gouldian Finch occurs in just half their previous range. They are almost gone from around the Gulf and Cape York and the remaining colonies contain far fewer birds than before human interference. Gouldian Finches are kept widely as pets, and bred in an array of amazing colours. (more…)


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