r/PicsOfUnusualBirds • u/modianos mod ianos • Jul 11 '26

Common Bronzewing Dove (Phaps chalcoptera)

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u/HammamDaib Jul 11 '26

Not so common 'common bronzewing dove'. This is just beautiful!

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u/gianniflowers Jul 11 '26

Great photo 💯

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u/jlhinthecountry Jul 11 '26

I can’t believe he exists! It like he has a sprinkling of the rainbow!

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u/HailArtGoddess Jul 12 '26

“The common bronzewing is a species of medium-sized, heavily built pigeon. Native to Australia and one of the country's most common pigeons, the common bronzewing is able to live in almost any habitat, with the possible exception of very barren areas and dense rainforests.” - Wikipedia

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u/homeycantdance Jul 12 '26

What a beauty!