Buru Mountain-pigeon
Gymnophaps mada
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gymnophaps-mada"></birdfyi-bird>The Buru Mountain-pigeon (Gymnophaps mada) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 43.3 cm and a weight of 334 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Buru Mountain-pigeon (Gymnophaps mada), 35 cm. Dark grey with chestnut underparts; endemic to Buru Island, Maluku, Indonesia. Inhabits montane forest above 700 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to one island with ongoing logging pressure.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 43.3 cm | 17.0 in |
| Weight | 334.0 g | 11.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Gymnophaps |
| Species | Gymnophaps mada |
Distribution
Buru Mountain-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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