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Torresian Imperial Pigeon Allopreening
Steve Schoech

Torresian Imperial Pigeon Allopreening (Ducula spilorrhoa)

Every evening (at least the few days I was there) the Torresian Imperial-pigeons come from off- and near-shore feeding sites in flocks to roost in the city park in Cairns. These two lovebirds weren't so hungry so were spending the day in town.
Habitat
Town park
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date taken
19 December 2007
Scientific name
Ducula spilorrhoa
Equipment used
Nikon D2Xs w/ Nikkor 600mm AF-S
Very good image. If only the "most intelegent species" were so cooperative. :t::t: :t:
 

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