Sultan's Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia doreya
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<birdfyi-bird slug="macropygia-doreya"></birdfyi-bird>The Sultan's Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia doreya) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a weight of 143 g.
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About
Large slender cuckoo-dove, 38–42 cm, rufous-brown with black-barred upperparts and a distinctive cinnamon-rufous head and breast. Inhabits lowland and hill forest on the western Papuan islands, New Guinea, and the Bismarck Archipelago. Frugivore of small fruits and berries in forest canopy. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 143.0 g | 5.04 oz |
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
1
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes carrying through open African woodland 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 | Macropygia |
| Species | Macropygia doreya |
Distribution
Sultan's Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family