Description This bird occurs throughout much of arid and semiarid northern and central Australia, living in stony habitats on rocky hills and mountainous terrain, gorges, dry rocky creek beds and nearby gibber plains; usually within a few kilometres of permanent water. It has gained its common name because this habitat often contains spinifex grasses. There is substantial geographical variation in colour of the plumage on the belly, and hence a number of subspecies. It is also a part of the broader group of bronzewing pigeons. It is a small compact pigeon, and although males are slightly larger than females, it is generally difficult to tell them apart visually. It occasionally engages in a bowing display, with tail erect as a fan. This is not always directed at other individuals and may be simply self-assertive. They forage on the ground singly, in pairs of small flocks for seed, vegetable matter and insects, but have occasionally been seen in hundreds. Helen Ansell Fine Art Canvas Prints are available to purchase either stretched (gallery wrapped, ready to hang on the wall) or unstretched (with 9cm white border) ready for you to frame yourself. Small – 40 x 40cm (16″ x 16″) Medium – 60 x 60cm (24″ x 24″) Large – 90 x 90cm (36″ x 36″) Helen Ansell fine art prints are proudly printed in Australia. *Please allow up to 14 business days for your purchase to be posted. Because each print is made to order just for you, we require time to print and post your beautiful Australian fine art print. To be the first to know about sales and events featuring Helen’s work contact Helen or join our mailing list!
