The Common Bronzewing

The Common Bronzewing (Phaps chalcoptera) is a heavily built medium sized pigeon which is extremely shy. It rarely allows anyone to approach closely. Its true beauty is revealed when the light hits its wings at the correct angle.

A male Common Bronzewing shows its true colours in the sunlight.

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