RarityFairly Common
Height38 cm
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"The Wonga Pigeon’s deep hooting call carries over long distances but is difficult to locate."
Field Guide
Wonga Pigeon
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The Wonga Pigeon (*Leucosarcia melanoleuca*) is a robust, ground-dwelling pigeon native to the forests of eastern Australia. Known for its distinctive markings and deep, resot call, this species is a familiar sight in rainforests and wet eucalypt forests from central Queensland to central Victoria.
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Wonga Pigeon has been recorded.
- Keith Barry OvalKey spot🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 1 species · seen 25 days ago
- Queen Mary FallsKey spot🔥 ActiveQueensland · 1 species · seen 16 days ago
- Castle Rock camping areaKey spotQueensland
- Corin DamKey spotAustralian Capital Territory
- Kholo Botanic GardensKey spotQueensland · 36 species · 49 sightings · seen 48 days ago
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