Bird of the Month: Wonga Pigeon
One bird worth looking out for over spring is the Wonga Pigeon (Leucosarcia melanoleuca). This large, ground-dwelling species inhabits forested areas of eastern Australia.
One bird worth looking out for over spring is the Wonga Pigeon (Leucosarcia melanoleuca). This large, ground-dwelling species inhabits forested areas of eastern Australia.
In the Illawarra, they can be commonly heard in the rainforest by their distinctive repetitive hooting call. Though easy to hear, they are often difficult to spot, preferring to quietly wander along the forest floor and remain unseen.
Occasionally, if you are walking through the forest, you may flush one from the side of the track and it will take off in a whirl of feathers.
Lucky for me, on a walk on Mount Keira this one burst from cover and decided to settle on a nearby mossy tree branch, making for a nice photo.
Another Bird of the Month
Read more about the Bassian Thrush in September's Bird of the Month
