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Bar-shouldered Dove

Geopelia humeralis

Least Concern
Wingspan
27.6 cm
Weight
128.66666666666666 g
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes

The Bar-shouldered Dove (Geopelia humeralis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.6 cm and a weight of 128.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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About

Medium-small dove, 26–30 cm, pale brown with a scaly pattern on the neck and upper back, a blue-grey face, and long tail. Inhabits dense vegetation along streams, mangroves, and forest edges in northern and eastern Australia and southern New Guinea. Granivore of seeds. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 27.6 cm 10.9 in
Weight 128.66666666666666 g 4.54 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 16-21 days.

Clutch Size

2

Sound

Song

Soft, gentle cooing with bar-shouldered warmth; pure notes echoing through Australian mangrove habitat.

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Bar-shouldered Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bar-shouldered Dove endangered?
The Bar-shouldered Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bar-shouldered Dove nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 16-21 days.
What does the Bar-shouldered Dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing with bar-shouldered warmth; pure notes echoing through Australian mangrove habitat.
How big is the Bar-shouldered Dove?
The Bar-shouldered Dove has a wingspan of 27.6 cm, weight of 128.66666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Bar-shouldered Dove belong to?
The Bar-shouldered Dove (Geopelia humeralis) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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