Wonga Pigeon
Leucosarcia melanoleuca
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<birdfyi-bird slug="leucosarcia-melanoleuca"></birdfyi-bird>The Wonga Pigeon (Leucosarcia melanoleuca) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.4 cm and a weight of 401.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Large, rotund pigeon, 38–40 cm, dark blackish-brown above, white below with a broad white collar and dark spots on the flanks. Australia's largest ground-nesting pigeon, inhabiting temperate rainforest and moist sclerophyll forest from Queensland to South Australia and Victoria. Frugivore of forest fruits and seeds. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 39.4 cm | 15.5 in |
| Weight | 401.6666666666667 g | 14.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 26-27 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Caribbean island forest floor habitat. 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 | Leucosarcia |
| Species | Leucosarcia melanoleuca |
Distribution
Wonga Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family