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Phaps chalcoptera
Different bird to previous showing fiery colours on wings. This one shows off the irridescent greens. Plump birds, distinctive markings of white band on face, soft grey/pink blended into grey/blue on body, wings grey tipped with white and section of high irridescence that changes in the light, legs pink/mauve, forehead white with smudge of tan, seed eater, under wings soft dusty pink.
Found throughout Australia in forest, woodland and farmland.
Spotted on Aug 30, 2013
Submitted on Nov 30, 2013
5 Comments
Beautiful photo.
Another nice pic KD
Again, another precious bird, thanks for sharing so much beauty!
Beautiful!
Plump.. (snigger)