Sri Lanka Woodpigeon
Columba torringtoniae
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Sri Lanka Woodpigeon (Columba torringtoniae) — 35–38 cm. Dark purplish-brown; grey head; chequered black-and-white neck patch; purplish underparts. Endemic to Sri Lanka in montane forest at 900–2,200 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to the island's central hill forests.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 38,4 cm | 15.1 in |
| Gewicht | 308,5 g | 10.88 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Sri Lanka Woodpigeon: dark gray; chequered black-white neck; pale below; orange-red bill; Sri Lanka endemic woodpigeon species
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL.
Gelegegröße
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Lautgebung
Gesang
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through Japanese subtropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Familie | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Columba |
| Arten | Columba torringtoniae |
Distribution
Sri Lanka Woodpigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family