Columba leucomela
The white-headed pigeon is native to Australia and found along the east coast. The male has a white head, neck and breast. The tail, wings and back are dark grey to black, with some green iridescence and a touch of pink on the back. Females have a grey cap and some mottling, and juveniles are similar to the females. The bill is pink with a yellowish tip, and eye ring and legs are pink. The nest is a twiggy platform in the trees.
At Crater Lakes, I see them either alone or in pairs, sometimes foraging on the ground, or sitting quietly in the trees. They are easily startled.
Images of the White-headed pigeon
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Video of the White-headed pigeon