Squatter Pigeon (species: Geophaps (Geophaps) scripta) in Cairns and Surrounds (Gaia Guide)
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Geophaps (Geophaps) scripta
Squatter Pigeon


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Columbiformes
Family Columbidae
Genus Geophaps
Species Geophaps (Geophaps) scripta
Status least concern

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • From 26 cm to 32 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Up to 45 cm

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

It prefers grassy plains and woodland habitats.

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