Black Cuckoo-Dove
Turacoena modesta
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<birdfyi-bird slug="turacoena-modesta"></birdfyi-bird>About
Medium cuckoo-dove, 28–32 cm, uniformly dark blackish-brown or sooty black with minimal markings and a long graduated tail. Endemic to Timor and Wetar in the Lesser Sunda Islands. Inhabits forest and forest edge. Frugivore of small fruits. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 39.4 cm | 15.5 in |
| Weight | 340.0 g | 11.99 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Partridge Pigeon: brown; black-and-white facial markings; bare red or yellow facial skin; Australian ground-dwelling pigeon
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Asian bar-shouldered forest edge. 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 | Turacoena |
| Species | Turacoena modesta |
Distribution
Black Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family