About the Wonga Pigeon
The wonga pigeon or wonga wonga is a pigeon that inhabits areas in eastern Australia with its range being from Central Queensland to Gippsland, eastern Victoria, Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Leucosarcia melanoleuca |
| Species Codes | wonpig1, WOPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wonga Pigeon belong to?
The Wonga Pigeon (Leucosarcia melanoleuca) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Wonga Pigeon?
The wonga pigeon or wonga wonga is a pigeon that inhabits areas in eastern Australia with its range being from Central Queensland to Gippsland, eastern Victoria, Australia....
Where can I report a Wonga Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Wonga Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wonpig1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
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