About the Brush Bronzewing
The brush bronzewing is a species of bird in the pigeon family, Columbidae. It is endemic to Australia, with two biogeographically distinct subspecies.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Phaps elegans |
| Species Codes | brubro1, BRBR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brush Bronzewing belong to?
The Brush Bronzewing (Phaps elegans) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Brush Bronzewing?
The brush bronzewing is a species of bird in the pigeon family, Columbidae. It is endemic to Australia, with two biogeographically distinct subspecies....
Where can I report a Brush Bronzewing sighting?
You can log sightings of Brush Bronzewing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brubro1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
917
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