Pale-capped Pigeon
Columba punicea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="columba-punicea"></birdfyi-bird>The Pale-capped Pigeon (Columba punicea) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (tauben), within the order Columbiformes (tauben). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 44 cm and a weight of 440 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Pale-capped Pigeon (Columba punicea) — 36–40 cm. Maroon-chestnut body; pale greyish-white cap; greenish neck gloss; red orbital skin. Inhabits forest and forest edge of South and Southeast Asia from northeast India to Vietnam. Frugivore. Vulnerable; severely declining due to forest loss and hunting.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 44,0 cm | 17.3 in |
| Gewicht | 440,0 g | 15.52 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Pale-capped Pigeon: pale silvery crown; dark body; green neck gloss; reddish bill; Southeast Asian vulnerable forest pigeon
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL.
Gelegegröße
1-2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense Bonin Island forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes (Tauben) |
| Familie | Columbidae (Tauben) |
| Genus | Columba |
| Arten | Columba punicea |
Distribution
Pale-capped Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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