Did you know?
There are three subspecies of the common bronzewing found in Australia. The markings on their wings stand out, because they shim- mer in different colours depending on the light. Common bronzewings are roughly the size of a domestic pigeon (max. 35 cm). Males and females hardly differ in their appearances.
Characteristics
| Classification | Order: Columbiformes; family: Columbidae |
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| Diet | Primarily seeds, leaf matter, and occasionally insects |
| Habitat | Forests as well as open areas and agricultural land |
| Reproduction | No specific mating season, 2 eggs, incubation: 14 –16 days |
Status according to Red List
More information you will get on the web page of the IUCN Red List.
