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Crested Pigeon Ocyphaps lophotes |
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There were few records, mostly from west Belconnen, until 1987. There was a huge increase in 1990, with continuing growth since then. From 1991 onwards the distribution has been generally uniform across Canberra, though the numbers are slightly greater in northern and southern suburbs than centrally. In 1997-98 it ranked as the 18th most common species, occurring at more than 80 per cent of sites. Numbers vary slightly throughout the year, from a minimum in November to a peak in May - June. Breeding records show a significant rise in 1988-89, with another in 1993-94. Their nests are frail platforms of twigs in low thick bushes. Few complete breeding events were noted, although the breeding period can be very wide with display at almost any time, and actual nest building from late September to late March. R=54. BR=32.
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Crested Pigeons have a very wide Australian distribution, mostly occurring in the dry to semi-dry areas, but have spread into Canberra gardens in recent years. In the suburbs Crested Pigeons occur generally in small groups on open short grass where they feed on seed. Their habit of perching and calling from overhead wires, together with their characteristic noise in flight makes them quite conspicuous. 
