The common bronzewing (Phaps chalcoptera) is a species of medium-sized, heavily built pigeon. Native to Australia and one of the country's most common pigeons, the common bronzewing is able to live in almost any habitat, with the possible exception of very barren areas and dense rainforests.
Common bronzewings construct a rough nest of twigs and sticks, which is placed low down in a tree or bush. The eggs hatch after a period of roughly 14 to 16 days, after being incubated by both the male and the female. Both parents share the responsibility of caring for the young. In common with other pigeons, common bronzewings release a milky substance from their crop to feed their young.
This nest was photographed in the Darebin Parklands in suburban Melbourne.
This post is part of the Saturday Critters meme,
and also part of the Camera Critters meme.
Hello, cute shot of the Bronzewing nest and the cute young one. Great photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your day and weekend! PS, thanks always for the comment on blog.
ReplyDeleteHello. It looks so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteO, that is nice!!!
ReplyDeleteA very pretty bird... totally new to me.
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