NEW ZEALAND PIGEON
NEW ZEALAND PIGEON (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae) – (See images below)
The New Zealand Pigeon (or New Zealand Pigeon) is endemic to New Zealand. It is a large pigeon at about 18 inches long. It has iridescent green plumage with a white underside. It is considered near threatened, due mainly to possums. That pigeon feeds largely on fruits, but will also visit bird feeders or water baths as seen below.
The New Zealand Pigeon (or New Zealand Pigeon) is endemic to New Zealand. It is a large pigeon at about 18 inches long. It has iridescent green plumage with a white underside. It is considered near threatened, due mainly to possums. That pigeon feeds largely on fruits, but will also visit bird feeders or water baths as seen below.
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| New Zealand pigeon drinking, NZ |
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| New Zealand pigeon, Te Kainga Marire |