Pied Cuckoo-Dove
Reinwardtoena browni
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<birdfyi-bird slug="reinwardtoena-browni"></birdfyi-bird>The Pied Cuckoo-Dove (Reinwardtoena browni) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 45.8 cm and a weight of 302.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Large cuckoo-dove, 43–48 cm, strikingly pied with a dark brown back and wings contrasting with a white head, neck, and underparts. Inhabits forest and forest edge on the Bismarck Archipelago, particularly New Britain and New Ireland. Frugivore of forest fruits. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 45.8 cm | 18.0 in |
| Weight | 302.6666666666667 g | 10.68 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Tiny, soft cooing barely audible; delicate pure notes from Australia's smallest pigeon species. 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 | Reinwardtoena |
| Species | Reinwardtoena browni |
Distribution
Pied Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family