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Phaps chalcoptera
A plump large pigeon with a reddish grey breast. Upper part was brown with pale feather fringes giving the wings a scaly appearance. Some of the wing feathers had a beautiful bronze and green irridescence. Pale head had a brown crown.
Spotted in woodlands with a few trees.
Th[e one in the second picture was making a monotonous repetitive "oom-oom" which was being answered by another bird nearby. Although they are ground feeders, they are beautifully camouflaged on low branches.
Spotted on Aug 14, 2016
Submitted on Aug 16, 2016
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