Barred Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia unchall
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<birdfyi-bird slug="macropygia-unchall"></birdfyi-bird>The Barred Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia unchall) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35 cm and a weight of 165.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Large slender cuckoo-dove, 38–41 cm, with strongly barred rufous and black upperparts, a pale pinkish-buff underside, and a long graduated tail. Inhabits montane and foothill forests from the Himalayas through southern China to Indochina, Sumatra, Java, and Borneo. Frugivore of small forest fruits and berries. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.0 cm | 13.8 in |
| Weight | 165.66666666666666 g | 5.84 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 19 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes with mild quality through African dry 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 unchall |
Distribution
Barred Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Columbidae family