Partridge Pigeon

Geophaps smithii

The Partridge Pigeon (Geophaps smithii) is a small ground-dwelling pigeon found in Australia. It has a distinctively patterned plumage with a mottled brown and grey body, a white-spotted black throat, and a red patch around the eye. These pigeons are primarily found in open woodlands and grasslands, where they forage for seeds, fruits, and insects on the ground. They are known for their distinctive call, a series of soft cooing notes. The Partridge Pigeon is not considered globally threatened, but local populations may be impacted by habitat loss and fragmentation.

Habitat: Open woodlands and grasslands