Brown Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia phasianella
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Large slender cuckoo-dove, 40–43 cm, pale rufous-brown with fine black barring on the upper parts, a pheasant-like tail, and pink-washed underparts. Inhabits rainforest and forest edge from the Moluccas and eastern Indonesia through New Guinea to eastern Australia. Frugivore of small fruits. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.2 cm | 13.9 in |
| Weight | 211.0 g | 7.44 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Namaqua Dove: small; gray-brown; black throat in males; orange-red bill; long pointed tail; African semi-arid dove; long tail
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-18 days. Fledging: 16 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle trilling whistle; characteristic pure notes carrying across Australian dry open terrain.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Macropygia |
| Species | Macropygia phasianella |
Distribution
Brown Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family