What is bronzewing?

Bronzewings are a group of medium to large sized birds belonging to the pigeon and dove family. They are mainly found in Australia and some parts of Papua New Guinea. Bronzewings are named after the distinctive metallic, bronzy sheen on their wings.

There are four species of bronzewings: the common bronzewing, brush bronzewing, fawn bronzewing, and the crested pigeon. They are mainly ground-dwelling birds found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Bronzewings have a distinctive deep cooing call and are mostly seed-eaters. They build their nests on the ground and lay one or two eggs at a time. Both parents take turns incubating the eggs and caring for the young.

Bronzewings are strong and swift fliers and can travel long distances to find food and water. They are also important for controlling plant populations through their consumption of seeds. However, they face threats from habitat loss and hunting.