They are about the same size as the Bronzewing, and excessively wild.
"The Overland Expedition of The Messrs. Jardine"
Frank Jardine and Alexander Jardine
As a Bronzewing drinks just after dark, or just before daylight, this was pretty good evidence that water existed in the direction in which the creek ran-and probably an open pool would be found.
"Spinifex and Sand Five Years' Pioneering and Exploration in Western Australia"
David W Carnegie
Of these we shot over fifty, and, as well, a few of the larger Bronzewing pigeons.
"Spinifex and Sand Five Years' Pioneering and Exploration in Western Australia"
David W Carnegie