Little Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia ruficeps
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Small, slender cuckoo-dove, 28–32 cm, rufous with a distinctive rusty-red crown, finely barred upperparts, and a long tail. Found in montane and foothill forests from the eastern Himalayas through Indochina, southern China, and into Sumatra, Borneo, and Java. Frugivore of small berries. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.2 cm | 11.1 in |
| Weight | 82.43333333333334 g | 2.91 oz |
Identification
Plumage
New Guinea Bronzewing: iridescent bronze-green wings; gray head; pink breast; bare red facial skin; New Guinea endemic dove species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
1-2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes characteristic of Australian 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 ruficeps |
Distribution
Little Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family