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Don't Call Them Winged Rats—These Pigeons Are Exquisite

Don't Call Them Winged Rats—These Pigeons Are Exquisite

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Don't Call Them Winged Rats—These Pigeons Are Exquisite

FromWhat's New

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Length:
4 minutes
Released:
Jul 16, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Wompoo Pigeon, also called the Wompoo Fruit Dove, forages for fruit in the forests of Australia and New Guinea. The Nicobar Pigeon has long, blue-gray neck feathers that resemble a mane. A white patch marks the eyes and throat of the White-breasted Ground Dove. It lives in New Guinea. The Topknot Pigeon of eastern Australia wears a crest of gray, brown, and black feathers on its head. The Kereru Wood Pigeon can grow nearly two feet in length.
Released:
Jul 16, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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