White-quilled Rock-pigeon
Petrophassa albipennis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="petrophassa-albipennis"></birdfyi-bird>The White-quilled Rock-pigeon (Petrophassa albipennis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.6 cm and a weight of 130.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
Small pigeon, 26–29 cm, brown streaked plumage with white (not chestnut) primary quills visible in flight. Restricted to rocky escarpments of the Kimberley region, Western Australia, including the Drysdale River National Park. Granivore of grass seeds and small grains. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 26,6 cm | 10.5 in |
| الوزن | 130,5 g | 4.60 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 15 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
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الصوت
الغناء
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes with sapphire-like clarity in Caribbean forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| الفصيلة | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Petrophassa |
| الأنواع | Petrophassa albipennis |
Distribution
White-quilled Rock-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family