Squatter Pigeon
A species of Australian Ground Pigeons Scientific name : Geophaps scripta Genus : Australian Ground Pigeons
Squatter Pigeon, A species of Australian Ground Pigeons
Botanical name: Geophaps scripta
Genus: Australian Ground Pigeons
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Description
Description
The squatter pigeon (Geophaps scripta) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to northeastern Australia. According to Australia's then Department of the Environment and Energy, the nominate subspecies, southern squatter pigeon (Geophapa scripta scripta) is listed as vulnerable. It lives in arid and semi-arid areas, including grasslands and dry sclerophyll forests. 
Size
32 cm
Feeding Habits
Squatter Pigeon mainly eats seeds and some insects, favoring grasses and legumes. They forage on the ground, with insects more common in their diet during the wet season. They have a preference for both native and introduced plants.
Habitat
The squatter Pigeon typically inhabits open eucalyptus woodlands and adjacent savannas. Historically, this species may have been prevalent on open plains located in the southern part of its range, an area where it is currently very rare.
Dite type
Granivorous
Scientific Classification
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