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Bronzewing (horse)
Bronzewing may refer to: Birds * Bronzewing pigeon, a group of pigeons native to Australia * Brush bronzewing, species of bird in the pigeon family * Common bronzewing, species of bird in the pigeon family * Crested bronzewing, species of bird in the pigeon family * Flock bronzewing, species of bird in the pigeon family * New Britain bronzewing, species of bird in the pigeon family * New Guinea bronzewing The New Guinea bronzewing (''Henicophaps albifrons'') is a species of bird in the pigeon and dove family Columbidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moi ..., species of bird in the pigeon family Places * Bronzewing Gold Mine, a gold mine in Western Australia {{disambiguation Animal common name disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronzewing Pigeon
The bronzewing pigeons are a group of pigeons native to Australia which have distinctive iridescent wing patches that appear bronze or green-brown in dull light, but flash in many bright colours in the sun as the bird moves. Three species are always known as "bronzewings" in the genus ''Phaps'', and several broadly similar birds also have the trademark wing patch to a more or less obvious degree. Bronzewings are ground feeders, but are capable of very fast flight. They tend to browse quietly until disturbed, then remain still, their earthy browns blending into the earth and leaf litter until the intruder approaches too closely, when the bronzewings take off with an explosive burst of sudden wing clapping and feather noise, and disappear from sight within moments. The dividing line between the bronzewings and the rock pigeons is arbitrary; essentially, rock pigeons are bronzewings without bronze on their wings. Members of the group include: * The common bronzewing (''Phaps chal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brush Bronzewing
The brush bronzewing (''Phaps elegans'') is a species of bird in the pigeon family, Columbidae. It is endemic to Australia, with two biogeographically distinct subspecies. Taxonomy The brush bronzewing is one of around 310 species in the family Columbidae and can be classified into two distinct subspecies, ''P. elegans elegans'' and ''P. elegans occidentalis''. ''P. elegans'' was first described by C. J. Temminck in 1810. Description The brush bronzewing is similar in size and shape to the closely related common bronzewing (''Phaps chalcoptera),'' however it's shorter and stockier in appearance. These birds are relatively small and range in size from 25 to 33 cm. Sexual dimorphism is apparent in these birds. Both sexes are dark-olive brown on top, rich chestnut in colour along the nape and shoulder with blue-grey underparts. The brush bronzewing is named for the iridescent bars of blue and green across the inner secondary feather of each wing. Distribution and habi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Common Bronzewing
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. Its advertising call is an extraordinary mournful ''whooo'' repeated at metronomic intervals for an interminable length of time. Description Males of the species have pale-yellow to yellow-white foreheads, and pink breasts. Both males and females have an easily discernible white line around and proximate to their eyes. Common bronzewings also have patches of red, blue and green on their wings, a feature which is characteristic of all bronzewing pigeons. Young birds are usually duller in colour and browner than the mature common bronzewing. Rarely found far from a source of water, common bronzewings either travel alone or in pairs or in flocks, and are usually cautious, making approach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crested Bronzewing
The crested pigeon (''Ocyphaps lophotes'') is a bird found widely throughout mainland Australia except for the far northern tropical areas. Only two Australian pigeon species possess an erect crest, the crested pigeon and the spinifex pigeon. The crested pigeon is the larger of the two species. The crested pigeon is sometimes referred to as a topknot pigeon, a common name shared with the reddish crested ''Lopholaimus antarcticus'' of Eastern Australia. Taxonomy The species was described in 1822 by Temminck; it is the only species in the genus ''Ocyphaps'', established by G.R. Gray in 1842. Two subspecies are recognized: ''O. l. lophotes'', the nominate subspecies, occurring across the south of the continent; and ''O. l. whitlocki'', occurring in regions of the centre and north of Western Australia. The taxon was named for F. Lawson Whitlock, who made important collections of bird specimens in those areas. The species has also been placed as ''Geophaps'', perhaps allied with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flock Bronzewing
The flock bronzewing (''Phaps histrionica''), also known as the flock pigeon, harlequin bronzewing and the harlequin pigeonCrome, F., Shields, J. (1992). ''Parrots & Pigeons of Australia''. Angus & Robertson Publishers is a species of pigeon in the family Columbidae.Gibbs, D., Barnes, E., Cox, J. (2001). ''Pigeons and Doves – A Guide to the Pigeons and Doves of the World''. Pica Press. East Sussex: Pica Press It is endemic to drier parts of Australia.Firth, J. H. (1982) ''Pigeons and Doves of Australia''. Rigby Publishers Taxonomy English ornithologist John Gould first described the flock bronzewing, known then as the harlequin bronzewing, in volume five of his book ''The Birds of Australia''. It was originally listed under the genus ''Persitera''. His first sighting occurred in 1839 along the Mooki River (upper section of Namoi River) within the Liverpool Plains, New South Wales. A syntype of ''Columba (Peristera) histrionica'' GouldBds. Austr., 1841. Pt.2. (March 1), pl. ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Britain Bronzewing
The New Britain bronzewing (''Henicophaps foersteri'') is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea. In 1988, it was rated as a near threatened species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Endangered Species. However, in 2000, it was warranted a vulnerable status. Description The New Britain bronzewing measures about in length, having long wingspan. The tail measures , and the bill measures in length. It has a buff coloured forehead and a reddish brown crown. The irides and the bill are dark. It has dark brown upperparts, and the chin, throat, and ear feathers are creamy white. The greater and the median coverts are metallic golden green, and the lesser coverts are dark maroon. It has blue iridescent tertials. It emits a monotonously repeating ''pip-yia'' call, with the second note being higher pitched than the first note. Distribution and habitat The New Britain bronzewing is endemic to P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Guinea Bronzewing
The New Guinea bronzewing (''Henicophaps albifrons'') is a species of bird in the pigeon and dove family Columbidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Taxonomy and systematics The New Guinea bronzewing was described and given the binomial name ''Henicophaps albifrons'' by the English zoologist George Robert Gray in 1862 from a specimen that had been collected by the naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace on the island of Waigeo, northwest New Guinea. The specific epithet combines the Latin ''albus'' meaning "white" and ''frons'' meaning "forehead" or "front". Two subspecies are recognised: * ''H. a. albifrons'' Gray, GR, 1862 – west Papuan islands, New Guinea, Yapen Island (off northwest New Guinea) * ''H. a. schlegeli'' ( von Rosenberg, HKB, 1866) – Aru Islands The Aru Islands Regency ( id, Kabupaten Kepulauan Aru) is a group of about 95 low-lying islands in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronzewing Gold Mine
The Bronzewing Gold Mine is a gold mine located approximately 83 km north-east of Leinster, Western Australia. The mine, owned by Navigator Resources Limited, has been in care and maintenance since March 2013, after its owner went into administration. The mine is located within the Yandal Greenstone Belt, and is owned by Northern Star Resources. History The Bronzewing deposit was discovered by Mark Creasy, and its sale earned him an entry into the Guinness Book of Records as the prospector receiving the richest payout, A$115 million from Great Central Mines.Minerals boom leads to Bronzewing revival Australian Broadcasting Corporation, broadcast: 27 November 2006, accessed: 15 December 2009 The Bronzewing Gold Mine opened in 1991, then under the ownership of Great Central Mines, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
