The Crested Pigeon

These are Crested Pigeons (Ocyphaps lophotes). This was originally a bird of the drier inland areas but it has taken advantage of the land changes brought about by European settlement. Over the last 30 years or so it has become common even in the coastal cities of Sydney and Melbourne. Personally, I first saw these birds at Jerry's Plains near Singleton, New South Wales, way back in 1975. It was not until 1984 that I saw one in the Sydney area. Unfortunately it was pounced upon by a cat just seconds after I spotted it. They have not yet reached Tasmania. These shots were taken over on the mainland.

Here a short video I made of these birds.

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