| Andy Yip :: Spinifex Pigeon (Geogphaps plumifea) | |
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The desert herbs, legumes and grasses burst into seed immediately following rain then die. This flush of seeds provides an abundance of food for the Spinifex Pigeor triggering reproduction. The seeds of the ever present Spinifex Grass are sporadic in production yet through sheer abundance the tussocks provide the staple diet of the pigeon throughout the year. Where do they live? A permanent resident bird speciesto the central and northern Australian Spinifex grasslands. There are two distinct races of Spinifex Pigeon that extend throughout the arid zones of Northern Queensland, across the Northern Territory to Western Australia. The second is distributed from the Pilbaranorth to the Dampier Land. Some interesting facts! Although the Spinifex Pigeon is well adapted to life in the desert, they are heavily reliant upon water. The necessity to constantly access water in drough conditions creats large congregations around the few remaining waterholes. The onset of rain enables the birds to disperse again and signals the start of the breeding season. |
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