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Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove

Macropygia timorlaoensis

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

The Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia timorlaoensis) 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 237 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Large cuckoo-dove, 38–42 cm, rufous-cinnamon with black-barred upperparts and a long graduated tail. Inhabits forests of the Tanimbar Islands (Yamdena) and Babar in the Banda Sea region of eastern Indonesia. Frugivore of small fruits and seeds. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 35.2 cm 13.9 in
Weight 237.0 g 8.36 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Sound

Song

Soft, gentle cooing with mellow warmth; deep resonant notes echoing through dense Australian woodland.

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Family Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Macropygia
Species Macropygia timorlaoensis

Distribution

Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove endangered?
The Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing with mellow warmth; deep resonant notes echoing through dense Australian woodland.
How big is the Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove?
The Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove has a wingspan of 35.2 cm, weight of 237.0 g.
What order and family does the Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove belong to?
The Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia timorlaoensis) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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