crested pigeon

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a crested pigeon

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crested pigeon (plural crested pigeons)

  1. (Australia) A pigeon with a crest, especially Ocyphaps lophotes, widespread throughout Australia.
    • 2002, Alex Miller, Journey to the Stone Country, Allen & Unwin, published 2003, page 223:
      A flock of crested pigeons flashed through the timber out in the day.

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