Somewhere in this tree is a Torres Strait Pigeon , probably on a tiny nest , its distinctive call frequently heard . Several photographs were taken from different angles to try and capture the bird. Downloaded and examined with a magnifying glass, it seemed the bird had not been caught in focus .
But wait a minute, isn't that the pigeon , peeping at the annoying cameraman standing below , like a goose , poorly imitating the call of a Torres Strait Pigeon, trying to pinpoint its location?
Sure enough, there it was , obscured, well camouflaged . An example of a very basic nest , a small bundle of twigs in a fork , is shown below .
Also known as Nutmeg Pigeons, they are distributed across a wide part of Northern Australia, including the Torres Strait, the Aru Islands and Papua New Guinea . They feed on native fruits and berries.
