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Stephan's Dove

Chalcophaps stephani

Least Concern
Wingspan
27.2 cm
Weight
122.0 g
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes

The Stephan's Dove (Chalcophaps stephani) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.2 cm and a weight of 122 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Small dove, 24–26 cm, with emerald-green upperparts, a dark chestnut-brown head without a grey cap, and pinkish underparts. Endemic to New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago, inhabiting lowland and hill rainforest. Granivore and frugivore on the forest floor. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 27.2 cm 10.7 in
Weight 122.0 g 4.30 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Clutch Size

2

Sound

Song

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South American and Caribbean terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Family Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Chalcophaps
Species Chalcophaps stephani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Stephan's Dove endangered?
The Stephan's Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Stephan's Dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South American and Caribbean terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Stephan's Dove?
The Stephan's Dove has a wingspan of 27.2 cm, weight of 122.0 g.
What order and family does the Stephan's Dove belong to?
The Stephan's Dove (Chalcophaps stephani) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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