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Madagascar Blue-pigeon

Alectroenas madagascariensis

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
34,2 cm
Gewicht
161,5 g
Familie
Columbidae
Ordnung
Columbiformes

The Madagascar Blue-pigeon (Alectroenas madagascariensis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (tauben), within the order Columbiformes (tauben). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.2 cm and a weight of 161.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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.

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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.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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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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