Spinifex Pigeon vs Squatter Pigeon

Spinifex Pigeon

Geophaps plumifera

Medium94 gGrassland

The Spinifex pigeon is a small and compact pigeon, which weighs 80–110 g (2.8–3.9 oz), has a mean body length of 200–235 mm (7.9–9.3 in), and has a wingspan of 300–350 mm (12–14 in). Males are slightly larger than females, and generally difficult to visually differentiate. The plumage is distinctively rufous-brown with thin black bars on the wings and back. The forehead, sides of crown and ear coverts are grey and the bill is black. The facial markings are bold and distinctive, a bright red facial mask is bordered by a black supercilium and moustachial stripe. Voice: The spinifex pigeon has a complex repertoire of calls including advertising calls, a display call, contact calls, alarm calls and threat calls (Hanzab). In general calls range from a soft high-pitched coo or cooloo-coo to a deep coo-r-r-r.

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Squatter Pigeon

Geophaps scripta

Medium221 gWoodland

It measures approximately 30 cm in length, weighing between 190 g and 250 g. Adults are mainly a grey-brown, with distinctive black and white facial markings and a white stripe up each of its sides. Blue-grey skin around the eyes, dark brown and patches of iridescent green or violet on the upper wings, blue-grey on the lower breast and belly, and a white lower region. The sexes are similar in appearance. Juveniles can be distinguished by their duller colouring, less distinctive facial stripes, and paler facial skin.

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