Topknot Pigeon
Lopholaimus antarcticus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Australia
- Family
- Doves and Pigeons (Columbidae)
- Order
- Columbiformes
Overview
The topknot pigeon (Lopholaimus antarcticus) is a pigeon native to eastern Australia.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Coastal eastern Australia (Cape York Peninsula, northern Queensland southward to eastern Victoria).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Topknot pigeon
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
