Madeira Laurel-pigeon
Columba trocaz
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Madeira Laurel-pigeon (Columba trocaz) — 37–40 cm. Large dark grey pigeon; iridescent silver-pink neck patch; no white markings. Endemic to Madeira in dense laurisilva (laurel forest). Frugivore and granivore. Near Threatened; dependent on remaining laurel forest. Protected species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 47,0 cm | 18.5 in |
| Gewicht | 456,82 g | 16.11 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Madeira Laurel-pigeon: dark brown; purple-green neck gloss; white-tipped dark tail; Macaronesian laurel forest endemic
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CR,PL. Incubation: 19-20 days. Fledging: 28 days.
Gelegegröße
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Lautgebung
Gesang
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with mild quality, historically documented from Afep 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 trocaz |
Distribution
Madeira Laurel-pigeon has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family