Topknot Pigeon
NameTopknot Pigeon
Common NameTopknot Pigeon
Scientific NameLopholaimus antarcticus
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)70
Length (cm)43
Weight (g)550
Plumage DetailsThis pigeon has a predominantly slate-grey body, with darker grey wings and tail. Its most striking feature is a shaggy, reddish-brown crest that extends from the crown to the nape. The bill is bright red with a pale tip, and the eyes are red.
Vocalization / CallThe vocalization is a low, guttural 'coo-oo' or 'oom-oom', often described as a deep, resonant booming sound.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to eastern Australia, ranging from Cape York Peninsula in Queensland south to southern New South Wales.
Identifying Featuresprominent reddish-brown crest, slate-grey body, bright red bill with pale tip, red eyes, large size for a pigeon
Description
The Topknot Pigeon is a large, distinctive pigeon characterized by its prominent, shaggy crest. It is typically found in rainforests, where it forages in flocks for fruits in the canopy.
