Although these stunning pigeons can be found across most parts of Australia there is absolutely nothing ‘common’ about their loveliness.
1/800, f/5.0, ISO 1600
Canon R5, Canon RF 600mm f/4 L IS USM
Gluepot Reserve, South Australia
It’s often said that the species is called bronzewing because of the iridescent flecks of bronze that can be seen on their wings if the light is right. These tiny flashes of colour look beautiful, including in photographs I shared here: Common Bronzewing et al but I believe it could be the fabulous underwing colour that is responsible for their name. I’ve tried to research this but am finding nothing definitive and as midnight isn’t too far off I think I should start adding the tags and categories so I can share this week’s post before turning into a pumpkin.
Oh, before I go, it was very close to sunset when I took this shot at Gluepot Reserve in South Australia and I absolutely love the way the golden hour light has added such gorgeous colour to the background.
Happy birding, Kim
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What a stunning image! Just beautiful.
Thanks heaps Alyssa xo
. I still get a thill seeing them in the local bushland . Gorgeous birds .
They’re so unassuming aren’t they, as they quietly forage on the ground until something spooks them and off they go with that strangely loud wing sound.
They are not common here. I have seen them once – and marvelled. You are right about the fabulous underwing colour – and the lovely light which shows it off so very well. You live in a different time zone to me. I hope you sleep well.
I very rarely get them at my place EC, and have hardly ever seen the underwing colour so clearly.