Flock Bronzewing

The Flock Bronzewing , also known as the Flock Pigeon, is a species of pigeon in the Columbidae family. It is endemic to the drier parts of Australia.

The Flock Bronzewing is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

* Flock Bronzewing or Flock Pigeon (Phaps histrionica), an Australian species of bird * Modelling flock, a material used by hobbyists (such as model railway enthusiasts and miniature wargamers) to create a grass-like effect. Modelling flock is usually made of coloured sawdust. More

* Flock Bronzewing (c) P Waanders part of a flock of some 8,000 birds Birdsville Track, South Australia, Australia (Monotypic species) Peter Waanders 20 November 2009 12 weeks ago 3 * adult male Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia (Monotypic species) Mat Gilfedder 18 May 2006 16 weeks ago 3 * Flock Bronzewing (c) P Waanders part of a flock of some 8,000 More

Flock Bronzewing Pigeon Flock bronzewing pigeons can occur episodically in suitable grassland or floodplain habitats in response to favourable conditions Photo: Graeme Chapman Australian bustard Male bustards return to the same sites in the northern savannas to display year after year. More

The Flock Bronzewing is the most gregarious of the Australian pigeons, meaning that in the wild they like to hang out in large groups. However, this bloke seems quite content mingling with other individuals in our aviary and apparently quite enjoys being one of a kind. He also enjoys his own company though, and can often be seen hanging out by himself, basking in the sun or foraging in the food dishes once the mad lunchtime rush has passed. More

Flock bronzewing pigeons can occur episodically in suitable grassland or floodplain habitats in response to favourable conditions Photo: Graeme Chapman male bustard displaying Male bustards return to the same sites in the northern savannas to display year after year. They spend much of the breeding season displaying Photo: Steve Wilson Our online survey to help track two of Australia's most elusive birds—the flock bronzewing pigeon and the Australian bustard—is currently complete. More

priority actions to help recover the Flock Bronzewing in New South Wales. What needs to be done to recover this species? - * Control of vertebrate pest populations, e.g. foxes, cats and rabbits, which either prey on, or compete against this species for resources. * Retention of grasslands, including the full cycle of grass development such a seed set and tussock formation. More

Flock Bronzewing - Western: Distribution and vegetation associations in the Western = Scientific name: Phaps histrionica Conservation status in NSW: Endangered Distribution of the species within this region The Flock Bronzewing is known or predicted to occur in the following sub-regions of the Western Catchment Management Region: CMA sub-region Known or predicted to occur Geographic restrictions within region Barrier Range Known More

Flock Bronzewing pigeon - Leave a comment »Wednesday May 12th, 2010 Flock Bronzewing pigeon, Adelaide Zoo, South Australia Flock Bronzewing pigeon, Adelaide Zoo, South Australia The Flock Bronzewing is a pigeon found in the inland grasslands of Australia. They can be found in the northern parts of Western and South Australia, the Northern Territory inland Queensland and northern NSW. More