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Philippine Cuckoo-Dove

Macropygia tenuirostris

Least Concern
Wingspan
35.2 cm
Weight
178.0 g
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes

The Philippine Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia tenuirostris) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.2 cm and a weight of 178 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Slender cuckoo-dove, 36–40 cm, with rufous-brown plumage, fine black barring on the back, and a long graduated tail. Endemic to the Philippine archipelago in lowland and montane forest. Frugivore of small fruits, berries, and seeds. Common and widespread throughout the Philippines. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 35.2 cm 13.9 in
Weight 178.0 g 6.28 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: SC.

Clutch Size

1

Sound

Song

Loud, resonant display call; distinctive carrying notes given from open perch in Australia. 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 tenuirostris

Distribution

Philippine Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Philippine Cuckoo-Dove endangered?
The Philippine Cuckoo-Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Philippine Cuckoo-Dove nest?
Nest type: SC.
What does the Philippine Cuckoo-Dove sound like?
Loud, resonant display call; distinctive carrying notes given from open perch in Australia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Philippine Cuckoo-Dove?
The Philippine Cuckoo-Dove has a wingspan of 35.2 cm, weight of 178.0 g.
What order and family does the Philippine Cuckoo-Dove belong to?
The Philippine Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia tenuirostris) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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