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Wonga Pigeon (Leucosarcia melanoleuca)
NIKON (E950)
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June 12, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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New addition! 🌏 Wonga pigeon (Leucosarcia melanoleuca) #AustralianBirds #AustralasianBirds | #WongaPigeon #WongaWonga | #Pigeons #Doves #PigeonFamily 📷: Photo by pen_ash🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds
🌏 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
December 21, 2024 at 10:21 AM
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Wonga Pigeon aka Leucosarcia melanoleuca at Cameron's Scrub, west of Brisbane.
A ground dwelling pigeon.
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March 7, 2026 at 10:05 PM