Shine on me...

...feathery opal.

Described as "terrestrial pigeon", it is indeed as terrestrial as the Australian opals. This charming bird embodies for me the gentleness of pigeon nature. It is rather shy and prefers shady sheathing, so I was startled when it landed on a tree only a few meters away from the trail I was walking.

 

(Phaps chalcoptera)

Done