Australian crested pigeon
As well as their attractive plumage, the crested pigeon's most distinctive behaviour is the beating and whistling sound their wings make when they take off.
I learned that the sound is produced by the air passing over a modified primary feather on the wing. This could be an alarm system to other pigeons in regard any predators or danger within the vicinity.
30 cm in length.
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Australian crested pigeon
As well as their attractive plumage, the crested pigeon's most distinctive behaviour is the beating and whistling sound their wings make when they take off.
I learned that the sound is produced by the air passing over a modified primary feather on the wing. This could be an alarm system to other pigeons in regard any predators or danger within the vicinity.
30 cm in length.
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