Sombre Pigeon
Cryptophaps poecilorrhoa
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cryptophaps-poecilorrhoa"></birdfyi-bird>The Sombre Pigeon (Cryptophaps poecilorrhoa) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 46.3 cm and a weight of 467 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sombre Pigeon (Cryptophaps poecilorrhoa), 34 cm. Dark smoky-brown to blackish with an iridescent blue-green gloss; endemic to Sulawesi and the Talaud Islands. Inhabits primary montane forest above 1,000 m. Frugivore. Near Threatened; restricted to highland forest in a heavily deforested region.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 46.3 cm | 18.2 in |
| Weight | 467.0 g | 16.47 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Cryptophaps |
| Species | Cryptophaps poecilorrhoa |
Distribution
Sombre Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family