Great Cuckoo-Dove
Reinwardtoena reinwardti
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Large cuckoo-dove, 45–50 cm, with rufous-brown upperparts, a pale grey head and breast, and a very long, broadly barred tail. Found in lowland and hill forests of the Moluccas, New Guinea, and Bismarck Archipelago. Frugivore of large forest fruits. Impressive size makes it one of the largest cuckoo-doves. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 47.6 cm | 18.7 in |
| Weight | 240.0 g | 8.47 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Common Bronzewing: brown above; iridescent wing patches; white supercilium; buff-white below; Australian dove; metallic wing patches
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
1
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes carrying through open Australian 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 | Reinwardtoena |
| Species | Reinwardtoena reinwardti |
Distribution
Great Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family