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Larry's Gallery: Common Bronzewing (2/3)
COLUMBIFORMES: Columbidae
Phaps chalcoptera
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© Larry Dunis 2009
Durikai Forest, QLD (Jan, 2009)
A Common Bronzewing drinking.
Pigeons are amongst the minority of species able to suck up water. Most birds drink by gathering a bill full of water, then raising and tilting their heads so that the water runs down their throats.
Common Bronzewing
Common Bronzewing drinking
Common Bronzewing