White-quilled Rock-Pigeon
Petrophassa albipennis
Also known as: White-quilled Rock Pigeon
RarityFairly Common
Height29 cm
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"These pigeons can survive harsh conditions by drinking morning dew from rocks when water is scarce."
Field Guide
White-quilled Rock-Pigeon
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The White-quilled Rock Pigeon (*Petrophassa albipennis*) is a stocky, ground-dwelling pigeon found only in the ancient sandstone country of northwestern Australia. Perfectly adapted to the harsh, rocky landscapes of the Kimberley and Ord-Victoria regions, this species is a true outback specialist.
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the White-quilled Rock-Pigeon has been recorded.
- El Questro StationKey spotWestern Australia · 1 species · seen 65 days ago
- Galvans GorgeKey spotWestern Australia · 1 species · seen 36 days ago
- Lake ArgyleKey spotWestern Australia · 1 species · seen 59 days ago
- Lake Argyle Tourist VillageKey spotWestern Australia · 1 species · seen 71 days ago
- Lennard River GorgeKey spotWestern Australia
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