Doves & PigeonsCommon Bronzewing Crested Pigeon Diamond Dove Flock Bronzewing Spinifex Pigeon Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis)

The Diamond Dove (Geopelia cuneata) is a small pigeon that live predominantly in arid or semi-arid regions, near water. They are been seen in west, central and northern Australia. They can often be seen in the company of other birds, especially near water sources.

Diamond Dove (Geopelia cuneata)
Diamond Dove (Geopelia cuneata) © Dorothy Latimer
Diamond Dove (Geopelia cuneata)
Diamond Dove (Geopelia cuneata) © Dorothy Latimer

  • Scientific classification
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Aves
  • Order: Columbiformes
  • Family: Columbidae
  • Genus: Geopelia
  • Species: G. cuneata
  • Binomial name: Geopelia cuneata

Doves & PigeonsCommon Bronzewing Crested Pigeon Diamond Dove Flock Bronzewing Spinifex Pigeon Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis)

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