Petrophassa
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Petrophassa, commonly known as the rock pigeons, is a small genus of doves native to Australia, and similar to bronzewing pigeons. It includes 2 species:
- Chestnut-quilled rock pigeon, Petrophassa rufipennis
- White-quilled rock pigeon, Petrophassa albipennis
They are not closely related to the rock pigeon (Columba livia) which includes domestic and feral pigeons as well as being a wild species of Europe, North Africa and Asia.
References
- Chestnut-quilled Rock Pigeon Petrophassa rufipennis
- International Dove Society: Chestnut-Quilled Rock Pigeon
- International Dove Society: White-Quilled Rock Pigeon
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