An Australian pigeon with a metallic bronze band on the wing.
铜翅鸠
Genus Phaps, family Columbidae: three species
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Large pigeons, bronzewings and doves will eat larger seeds, while smaller doves (ie Diamond Doves) will eat smaller seeds and grains, similar to that fed to the finches and quail.
The common bronzewing is a pigeon with a brown back, pinkish underparts and a brown tail.
Unlike its flashy relative, the Australian crested dove, the bronzewing does not form family groups.
From Sue Gibbon's property in Chidlow another 30 birds found their way to freedom including galahs, bronzewings, doves and kookaburras.
For example, callistemons, banksias, grevilleas and some eucalypts will provide nectar for honeyeaters and lorikeets: acacia seeds will attract rosellas and bronzewings; and native grasses will provide food for finches.