Topknot Pigeon by stuart83
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Description
Size: Length of 405-460mm.
Identification: Male and female are similar. It is a large grey bird with an unusual reddish "bun" on the back of the head. The Topknot is easily identifiable by its "hairstyle." It also features a white bar across a dark tail. It is the largest of the pigeons in Lamington National Park
Habitat: The canopies of Subtropical Rainforest and occasionally adjacent eucalypt forest.
Feeding: The Topknot Pigeon is a nomadic species which seeks out fruiting trees, feeding high in the canopy. Figs and Native Tamarinds are favorites.
Breeding/Nesting:
Movement: Usually present in small to large flocks, often high over the rainforest. The Topknot is the only pigeon which flies high above the canopy. After feeding, it will often rest in the highest points of rainforest trees. For example, Brush Box trees which tower above the rainforest are favored resting sites.
Thanks for looking,
Stuart
Comments (17)
ledwolorz
Perfect photo 5+++ Super shot.
babuci
This is a wonderful and perfect capture. Love the colors and very good moment.
erlandpil
beautifuld Erland
JaneEden
This is totally excellent - bravo to you my dear friend - hugs Jane xx
featherwitch
What a cool looking bird...and a cool looking plant! Great capture! :)
CavalierLady
Incredible POV and background! Well done!
lilbiscuit
Excellent work!!
Liam.
Excellent composition
shahlaa
Beautiful bird, love the color
MrsLubner
This is exquisit! I have found another new breed that is simply breathtaking! (or is it your marvelous photographic skills that gives it that quality???) This is the 3rd new species for me. I will have to look up more about this to see how it does in captivity and if it is sold to private people for that purpose. Wonderful!
wingnut55
really nice shot, very odd pigeon.
Cytisus
Excellent capture I give it a 10!!!!!!!!!!
carrotsoup
Great shot.
katy555
Beautiful, and wonderful capture!
Nuria
Magnificent picture !!!
alhak
fantastic shot and POV...likes the palm seeds i see!
inaani
Schönes Gefieder Beautiful feathers