Leila Jeffreys - Ornithurae
Leila Jeffreys01The Wompoo Pigeon, also called the Wompoo Fruit Dove, forages for fruit in the forests of Australia and New Guinea.
Leila Jeffreys02The Nicobar Pigeon has long, blue-gray neck feathers that resemble a mane.
Leila Jeffreys03A white patch marks the eyes and throat of the White-breasted Ground Dove. It lives in New Guinea.
Leila Jeffreys04The Topknot Pigeon of eastern Australia wears a crest of gray, brown, and black feathers on its head.
Leila Jeffreys05The elegant Brown Cuckoo Dove lives in Australia.
Leila Jeffreys06The Kereru Wood Pigeon can grow nearly two feet in length.
Leila Jeffreys07Dark gray spots speckle the white belly of the Wonga Pigeon, which makes its home in eastern Australia.
Leila Jeffreys08The Peaceful Dove has pale blue rings around its eyes. It lives in Australia and New Guinea.
Leila Jeffreys09The Emerald Dove is named for the bright green feathers that cover its back and wings.
Leila Jeffreys10The squatter pigeon has black and white stripes on its face, giving way to a gray and brown body. It lives in northern Australia.
Leila Jeffreys11The Rose-Crowned Fruit Dove wears a bright pink cap on its head. It inhabits the rainforest of Australia.
Leila Jeffreys12Male Superb Fruit Doves are brilliantly colored, with purple, green and orange feathers. It can be found in Australia and New Guinea, as well as the Solomon Islands, the Philippines and Indonesia.
Leila Jeffreys13Australia's Crested Pigeon sports beady red eyes and a spectacular mohawk.
Leila Jeffreys14The Common Bronzewing of Australia is mostly brown with a pink breast and dashes of red, blue and green on its wings.
