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Partridge Pigeon Geophaps smithii

Described by: Jardine; Selby (1830)
Alternate common name(s): Bare-eyed Partridge-Pigeon, Bare-eyed Partridge-bronzewing, Smith's Bronzewing, Naked-eyed Partridge-bronzewing, Red-eyed Partridge-bronzewing
Old scientific name(s): Petrophassa smithii

Photographs

Arnhemland, Northern Territory, Australia - 1973 © Hans&Judy Beste  near Pine Creek Township, Northern Territory, Australia - 1973 © Hans&Judy Beste 
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Range

Cn. Australia;
Two populations;
(1) N. Western Australia (Kimberleys at Mitchell Falls).
(2) Ex. ne. Western Australia (Cockatoo Springs), n. Northern Territory (Arnhemland, Top End, Kakadu National Park at Waterfall Creek, Middle Arm, and Pine Creek area) and possibly ex. nw. Queensland.

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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