About the Spinifex Pigeon
The Spinifex pigeon, also known as the plumed-pigeon or gannaway pigeon, is one of three endemic Australian bird species within the genus Geophaps. It occurs within a broader group known as bronzewing pigeons. This species is listed under the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List category of "least concern". It most frequently occurs in arid and semi-arid habitats containing hummock-forming grasses of the genera Triodia and Plectrachne.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Geophaps plumifera |
| Species Codes | spipig2, SPPI, WBBS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spinifex Pigeon belong to?
The Spinifex Pigeon (Geophaps plumifera) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Spinifex Pigeon?
The Spinifex pigeon, also known as the plumed-pigeon or gannaway pigeon, is one of three endemic Australian bird species within the genus Geophaps. It occurs within a broader group known as bronzewing pigeons. This species is listed under the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red...
Where can I report a Spinifex Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Spinifex Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spipig2, or on iNaturalist.
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