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Barusan Cuckoo-Dove

Macropygia modiglianii

Not Evaluated
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes

About

Slender cuckoo-dove, 32–36 cm, rufous-brown with finely barred upperparts and a long, graduated tail. Confined to the Batu Islands (North Pagai, South Pagai, Siberut, and Sipora) off the coast of West Sumatra. Inhabits forest. Frugivore of small fruits. Near Threatened due to forest clearance.

Identification

Plumage

Emerald-spotted Wood-dove: brown above; iridescent green wing spots; pink breast; small; African forest floor species; green spots

Habitat & Range

Sound

Song

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South Asian dry open woodland. 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 modiglianii

Distribution

Barusan Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Barusan Cuckoo-Dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South Asian dry open woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
What order and family does the Barusan Cuckoo-Dove belong to?
The Barusan Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia modiglianii) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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