Crested Cuckoo-Dove
Reinwardtoena crassirostris
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Large cuckoo-dove, 42–47 cm, rufous-brown with a bold frontal crest, grey head, and long barred tail. Confined to the Solomon Islands where it inhabits lowland and hill forest. Frugivore of forest fruits. Its prominent crest distinguishes it from other Reinwardtoena species. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 40.7 cm | 16.0 in |
| Weight | 259.0 g | 9.14 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Flock Bronzewing: blue-gray above; white below; iridescent blue-green wing spots; bare red facial skin; Australian nomadic dove
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing with mild quality; delicate pure notes carrying across Southeast Asian open terrain.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Reinwardtoena |
| Species | Reinwardtoena crassirostris |
Distribution
Crested Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family