RarityUncommon
Height29 cm
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"Brush Bronzewings are extremely cautious drinkers, landing some distance from water and slowly making their way to the edge, constantly on alert for predators."
Field Guide
Brush Bronzewing
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The Brush Bronzewing *(Phaps elegans)* is a native Australian pigeon. This stocky, compact bird is often shy and has a cautious nature despite its colourful bold appearance.
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Brush Bronzewing has been recorded.
- Awabakal Nature Reserve🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 22 species · 23 sightings · seen 28 days ago
- Belmont Lagoon🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 13 species · seen 17 days ago
- Clarkesdale Bird Sanctuary🔥 ActiveVictoria · 4 species · seen 29 days ago
- Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park🔥 ActiveSouth Australia · 1 species · 2 sightings · seen 11 days ago
- Lysterfield Park🔥 ActiveVictoria · 14 species · seen 16 days ago
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