The squatter pigeon (Geophaps scripta) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.It is endemic to northeastern Australia.[1] According to Australia's then Department of the Environment and Energy, the nominate subspecies, southern squatter pigeon (Geophapa scripta scripta) is listed as vulnerable. It lives in arid and semi-arid areas, including grasslands and dry sclerophyll forests.
The squatter pigeon is identifiable by its distinctive markings; it has black and white facial markings and a white stripe up each of its sides.
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