Barred Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia unchall
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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 |
Identification
Plumage
White-faced Cuckoo-dove: white face; rufous-brown above; barred below; long dark tail; New Guinea montane forest species
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family