Timor Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia magna
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<birdfyi-bird slug="macropygia-magna"></birdfyi-bird>The Timor Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia magna) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 37.4 cm and a weight of 237 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Large slender cuckoo-dove, 40–43 cm, rufous-brown with heavy black barring on the upperparts and a long tail. Found in forests and forest edge on Timor, Wetar, and Babar in the Lesser Sunda Islands. Frugivore of forest fruits. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 37.4 cm | 14.7 in |
| Weight | 237.0 g | 8.36 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South Asian dry open 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 magna |
Distribution
Timor Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family