Wonga Pigeon aka Leucosarcia melanoleuca at Cameron's Scrub, west of Brisbane.
A ground dwelling pigeon.
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🌏 Wonga pigeon (Leucosarcia melanoleuca) The Wonga pigeon or Wonga wonga is a large, plump pigeon with a distinctive black and white plumage. It has a short neck, broad wings, and a long tail. Its head is pale, and its underside is white with bold black markings. This bird is endemic to eastern Australia, where it inhabits open forests, woodlands, and heathlands. Wonga pigeons are ground-feeding birds, foraging for seeds, fruits, and insects. They are social birds and often seen in flocks. GG 2024 (Edited) Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by pen_ash via Pixabay LGHN

New addition! 🌏 Wonga pigeon (Leucosarcia melanoleuca) #AustralianBirds #AustralasianBirds | #WongaPigeon #WongaWonga | #Pigeons #Doves #PigeonFamily 📷: Photo by pen_ash🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds