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White-headed pigeon

These are native to the eastern coast of Australia. This particular one apparently has done something to its beak (it also has a growth near the base of it), the beaks normally are similar in shape to those of other pigeons. Still, it makes this bird more identifiable, so I know it is a regular visitor to the feed bowl (see note).

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Marie-claire Gallet said:

Gorgeous capture, George !!! Such a pretty bird ******************
5 years ago ( translate )

slgwv said:

IIRC the Columbidae (doves & pigeons) _evolved_ in Australia, spreading from there to the rest of the world!
5 years ago

Roger (Grisly) said:

Fabulous close up George
5 years ago ( translate )

Gerda said:

Fantastic close up of this lovely bird and I also love the very fitting dark background that makes the bird pop out of the picture. The second photo in the note is very beautiful as well. This bird really looks very similar to our pigeons and it doesn't look to be very shy...lovely visitor. Sorry for not having shown up lately...I had a summer flu (that's what my m.d. called it).
5 years ago

Jeff Farley said:

An excellent shot George and many thanks for posting to Fur, Fin and Feather.
5 years ago

RHH said:

Interesting that the damage to the beak doesn't prevent it from eating, though perhaps it's on that account you see it at the feeding bowl. Beautiful bird and photos.
5 years ago

Ulrich John said:

A very beautiful bird's portrait, George !
5 years ago ( translate )

Malik Raoulda said:

Un superbe et bel portrait +++++++
Inexistant chez nous.
5 years ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Awesome bird portrait George.
5 years ago ( translate )

Jean said:

Beautiful bird portrait. Lovely coloured eye and beak.
5 years ago

Nora Caracci said:

great portrait !!!
5 years ago

John FitzGerald said:

A fine portrait.
5 years ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Excellent close-up and PIP!

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5 years ago ( translate )

neira-Dan said:

superbe portrait
5 years ago ( translate )

* ઇઉ * said:

Excellent shots, George!
5 years ago ( translate )