Brush Bronzewing

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Phaps elegans

Brush Bronzewing, a reference photo
Photo: JJ Harrison · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The brush bronzewing (Phaps elegans) is a species of bird in the pigeon family, Columbidae. It is endemic to Australia, with two biogeographically distinct subspecies.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Brush Bronzewing being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Columbiformes
Family
Columbidae
Genus
Phaps
Species
Phaps elegans

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