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Sula Cuckoo-Dove

Turacoena sulaensis

Least Concern
طول الجناح
36,2 cm
الوزن
208,6 g
الفصيلة
Columbidae
الرتبة
Columbiformes

حول

Medium cuckoo-dove, 28–32 cm, dark brownish-black overall with a bold white face patch. Restricted to the Sula Islands (Taliabu, Mangole, Sanana) in the Moluccas, eastern Indonesia. Inhabits lowland and hill forest. Frugivore. Near Threatened due to restricted range and forest clearance.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 36,2 cm 14.3 in
الوزن 208,6 g 7.36 oz

التعرف

الريش

Spinifex Pigeon: rufous-orange; black-and-white facial pattern; long erect crest; bare red facial skin; Australian spinifex species

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

الصوت

الغناء

Soft, gentle cooing with mild quality; delicate pure notes carrying across Southeast Asian terrain. 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 Turacoena
الأنواع Turacoena sulaensis

Distribution

Sula Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Sula Cuckoo-Dove endangered?
The Sula Cuckoo-Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Sula Cuckoo-Dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing with mild quality; delicate pure notes carrying across Southeast Asian terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Sula Cuckoo-Dove?
The Sula Cuckoo-Dove has a wingspan of 36.2 cm, weight of 208.6 g.
What order and family does the Sula Cuckoo-Dove belong to?
The Sula Cuckoo-Dove (Turacoena sulaensis) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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