Kingdom Animalia Genus Geophaps Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Columbidae Scientific name Geophaps scripta Higher classification Geophaps Order Columbiformes | |
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Similar Geophaps, New Britain bronzewing, New Guinea bronzewing, Cameroon olive pigeon, Phaps | ||
Squatter pigeon
The squatter pigeon (Geophaps scripta) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to northeastern Australia. According to the Dept of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, the nominate subspecies, southern squatter pigeon (Geophapa scripta scripta) is listed as vulnerable.
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