Chestnut-quilled Rock-Pigeon
Petrophassa rufipennis
Also known as: Chestnut-quilled Rock Pigeon
RarityFairly Common
Height30 cm
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"This species can tolerate extreme heat, surviving in rock crevices where temperatures can exceed 5°C by remaining inactive during the hottest parts of the day."
Field Guide
Chestnut-quilled Rock-Pigeon
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The Chestnut-quilled Rock Pigeon (*Petrophassa rufipennis*) is a plump, dark pigeon found only in the rugged sandstone escarpments of Arnhem Land and Kak in Australia’s Northern Territory. This species is endemic to the region and is most often detected by the distinctive clattering of its wings as it takes flight from rocky ledges.
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