Portrait of a Wonga Pigeon
by Maryse Jansen
Title
Portrait of a Wonga Pigeon
Artist
Maryse Jansen
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Portrait of a Wonga Pigeon on the forest floor in the rainforest. Wonga Pigeons are large, plump pigeons with a small head. They are grey with a white forehead, a white V on their chest and distinct black markings on their white underparts. They also have black lores (this is the area between the eye and the bill). They wander around on the forest floor, foraging for fruits, seeds and the occasional insect. They are quite pretty but very shy, elusive birds; more often heard then seen. Their call is a penetrating, repetitive ‘woo-woo-woo….’.
The Wonga Pigeon is found in dense coastal forests and rainforests along the east coast of Australia, from south-eastern Queensland to Gippsland, Victoria. Taken in south east Queensland, Australia.
Thank you to the following groups on Fine Art America for featuring this image on their home page:
Beautiful Birds 01-31-2021
Animal Photographs 02-03-2021
Animals 02-03-2021
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January 31st, 2021
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