Cloven-feathered Dove
Drepanoptila holosericea
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Cloven-feathered Dove (Drepanoptila holosericea), 28 cm. Unusual dove with deeply notched outer primaries producing a distinctive wing-beat whistle. Green with a yellow-green belly and orange orbital ring. Endemic to New Caledonia. Inhabits humid native forest and maquis scrub. Frugivore. Near Threatened.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.6 cm | 11.7 in |
| Weight | 202.5 g | 7.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 21 days. Fledging: 21 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Drepanoptila |
| Species | Drepanoptila holosericea |
Distribution
Cloven-feathered Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family