About the White-quilled Rock-Pigeon
The white-quilled rock pigeon is a dark brown rock pigeon with a white patch on its wing. It has distinctive pale lines across its face curving above and below its eye. It is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is a rock dweller found roosting on sandstone cliffs and towers in the Kimberley, WA and east of the Victoria River, NT. It is endemic to Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Petrophassa albipennis |
| Species Codes | wqrpig1, WQRP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-quilled Rock-Pigeon belong to?
The White-quilled Rock-Pigeon (Petrophassa albipennis) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the White-quilled Rock-Pigeon?
The white-quilled rock pigeon is a dark brown rock pigeon with a white patch on its wing. It has distinctive pale lines across its face curving above and below its eye. It is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is a rock dweller found roosting on sandstone cliffs and towers in the Kimberl...
Where can I report a White-quilled Rock-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of White-quilled Rock-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wqrpig1, or on iNaturalist.
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