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Focus on Flora and Fauna Do you know what this is?
 Photo: Carl Moller
This beautiful bird is a Rose Crowned Fruit Dove, sometimes called a Painted
Pigeon. A bird of the rainforests, it is secretive and seldom seen, but often
heard because of its low, booming call. It is found throughout the Burnett Mary
Region, but only in suitable habitat, where it feeds exclusively on fruit such
as native figs. It has suffered from clearing of habitat throughout its range.
This photogragh was taken in coastal rainforest near Bundaberg which is about
to be developed for housing.
To listen to the call of this bird, click here. |
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