Spinifex Pigeons

[@rickicoughlan]

Thanks for sharing this. I've led a number of birding tours on the Larapinta Trail over the years and these guys at Ormiston Gorge are always one of the highlights for me. I love the footage when they all go into hyper vigilance mode at around 2:11 . . . and those crests! What's not to love about this fantastic Aussie pigeon :)

[@wazoologist]

Thanks. In Australia we have two crested pigeons, both basically arid zone species, the Spinifex Pigeon and the Crested Pigeon.

[@rosmarinusofficialis]

The colouring and wing markings of these beautiful pigeons remind me a little of our red-legged partridges. Thank you for answering in your info the question that arose in my mind while watching about the birdsong in the background. A lovely video.

[@CorrinaBonshekandCollaborators]

This is a stunning looking bird. Your videos are such high quality. They are a real pleasure to watch!

[@HyperDragoonHx]

That pigeon really stands out from other different pigeon species, resembling a different type of bird.

[@wazoologist]

These pigeons are beautiful and one of my favourite Australian outback birds.

[@wazoologist]

Thanks TK. No, I have no training, just watched a lot of docos. It's been a big learning curve in video and editing, as I have never done any video till just before last Christmas. The Borneo clips were basically my first real wildlife video attempt.

[@cju4300]

Cute pigeons

[@richardclaxtoncni]

great markings on these birds Best wishes Richard

[@wazoologist]

They do have similar markings to Red-legged Partridges, probably good camo for similar environments. I saw those partridges in Spain, nice birds.

[@chillyguitarplayer]

Great video! I went birdwatching in both Alice Springs and Exmouth (WA) last year, but unfortunately I missed the Spinifex Pigeon... Thanks for posting!

[@mannkl75]

superb video!! what i know they are two species Created Pigeons in the world only came from Australia and some Indonesia islands.

[@wingedpikpik1787]

when the classic rock dove's worn out, you've got these.

[@гянджамосква-э6ю]

👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@mattmatty4670]

Cool thanks mate

[@Duvmasta]

There's a species similar to spinifex pigeons called crested pigeons.

[@sof6280]

Awww it looks like a quail!

[@bejewelermorakbm4817]

I really want to go and see this bird for myself, it's a spectacular species just like it's twin look alike the crested pigeon which I have in my yard :D Amazingly I got the opportunity to photograph and record a white crested pigeon I called White Kiddy but it died sadly.

[@TheHolyEclipse]

"What's that over there guys? Shh It's watching us. Nobody make a sound and it might go away."

[@وساموالزيبرهوسام]

هاي هاييييي

[@glebstepkin2430]

Looks like a Top Knot dipped in curry.

[@DOVEBOOK]

Spinifexes excel at looking cute while poofing...

[@yourfavoritenetcitizen6525]

Tiger patterned peejies 😊😊😊

[@uselessforme]

top knot pigeon wa