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Madagascar Blue-pigeon
Alectroenas madagascariensis
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
34,2 cm
Gewicht
161,5 g
Familie
Columbidae
Ordnung
Columbiformes
Über uns
Madagascar Blue-pigeon (Alectroenas madagascariensis), 28 cm. Deep cobalt-blue with bare red facial skin; tail blue-black. Endemic to Madagascar. Inhabits primary humid forest in the east and northwest. Frugivore feeding on figs and forest fruits. Near Threatened; declining with forest loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 34,2 cm | 13.5 in |
| Gewicht | 161,5 g | 5.70 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL.
Gelegegröße
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes (Tauben) |
| Familie | Columbidae (Tauben) |
| Genus | Alectroenas |
| Arten | Alectroenas madagascariensis |
Distribution
Madagascar Blue-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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Is the Madagascar Blue-pigeon endangered?
The Madagascar Blue-pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Madagascar Blue-pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Madagascar Blue-pigeon?
The Madagascar Blue-pigeon has a wingspan of 34.2 cm, weight of 161.5 g.
What order and family does the Madagascar Blue-pigeon belong to?
The Madagascar Blue-pigeon (Alectroenas madagascariensis) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.
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