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Australian Crested Pigeon
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Australian Crested Pigeon

Origin The Australian Crested Pigeon is a bird found widely throughout mainland Australia except for the far northern tropical areas.
Size This species can grow up to 13.6 in(34 cm)
Colours Colouration is grey with tinges of brown and green.
Lifespan Can live up to 25 years
Noise Moderate, especially when kept in groups.
Characteristics It has a feathered but slender, black spike on top of the head. They run with the crest erect. The periorbital skin is bright orange. Wings have black stripes and are bronzed, while the primary feathers have colourful areas of brown, purple, blue and green. Immature birds have duller colours with no bronzing on the wings. If startled, the crested pigeon will take to the air with a distinctive whistling 'call', the source of the noise can be attributed to the way the air rushes over a modified primary feather found on the wings
Interaction/Time Requirements, Diet, Supplies Needed They spend a considerable amount of time on the ground and require a wide area to walk around. Wire-bottomed cages are not desirable; also, the floor of the cage should be kept clean since they will be walking on it. The cage should also contain perches spaced widely enough for the bird to fly safely. They should be encouraged to eat a variety of greens and vegetables in addition to their seed diets. They swallow seeds whole and should be given access to grit to help digest the seeds. In winter, the birds suffer in cold and should not be placed near drafts; a heating pad or basking rock (such as those sold in pet stores for lizards) can be used as a supplemental heat source, and is greatly enjoyed by many Pigeons/Doves.
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