BRONZEWING PIGEONS

There are two Bronzewings regularly sighted in''My Backyard'',

although the Crested Pigeon makes a rare visit.These birds will

often visit local gardens where they are vulnerable to cats.

BRUSH BRONZEWING  Phaps elegans

This smaller Bronzewing prefers more dense scrubland where it 

searches for seeds dropped by various bushes.Size;30Cms

COMMON BRONZEWING  Phaps chalcoptera

The largest of the two Bronzewings in this area,it prefers open scrubland.

Identified by the loud clapping noise of the wings on take off.Size;35Cms