Hi Chris & Birding-ausers,
If you need proof that Wonga go into trees, have a look at this ancient
piece of video:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3298468959838970791#
Tom
On Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 3:32 PM, Rob Geraghty <> wrote:
> --- On Fri, 10/15/10, Chris Sanderson <> wrote:
> > I would say in suburban Brisbane that White-headed Pigeon
> > is more likely, backed up by the fact your bird was in a tree
>
> I'd agree with this.
>
> > (not sure I've ever seen a Wonga Pigeon off the ground, how
> > about other birding-aussies?).
>
> Wongas usually feed on the ground but will fly up to the nearest tree when
> disturbed with a loud clapping of wings. But I've only ever seen Wongas in
> rainforest or at the edge of rainforest. On the other hand I've seen scrub
> turkeys wandering around suburban streets in Brisbane.
>
> > Are you sure Topknot Pigeon is out of the question? It is
> > also grey on the wings and back, and quite large.
>
> I've only ever seen Topknots in groups (hence their other name of Flock
> Pigeon), never on their own, and usually close by on in fruiting trees of
> some sort.
>
> The other large pigeon I've seen in the Brisbane region is the Wompoo, but
> only in rainforest (e.g. Mt Glorious) never in suburbia.
>
> Regards,
> Rob
>
>
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