Columba leucomela is a native pigeon species of Australasia and is commonly seen along the east coast, north and interior of Australia. There are two subspecies: Columba leucomela leucomela (eastern and northern Australia) and Columba leucomela archibaldi (western Australia).This pigeon species is on average 30 cm long and weighs 160-200 grams. It is generally characterized by a black head, white neck and breast, black wings and black tail. Their eyes are red or orange and there is no color difference between genders.
Columba leucomela lives in woodlands, savannahs, coastal areas and shrublands. It feeds on seeds, fruits and sometimes insects. They make their nests in trees or bushes and usually lay a single egg. The incubation period lasts approximately 17-18 days and the hatchlings take flight in 16-18 days.
This species is exposed to a variety of threats, particularly population declines due to habitat loss, hunting and predation. Measures are taken for their protection, such as protecting habitats and regulating hunting.
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