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Western Crowned-pigeon

Goura cristata

Vulnerable
Flügelspannweite
71,1 cm
Gewicht
2100,0 g
Familie
Columbidae
Ordnung
Columbiformes

Über uns

Magnificent large pigeon, 66–73 cm, with blue-grey plumage, a maroon breast, and an elaborate fan-shaped white-tipped crest. Found in lowland rainforest of western New Guinea (Vogelkop and surrounding areas). Terrestrial frugivore of fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Vulnerable due to hunting for meat and feathers and deforestation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 71,1 cm 28.0 in
Gewicht 2100,0 g 74.08 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Western Crowned-pigeon: massive; blue-gray; elaborate lace-like blue-white crest; bare red orbital skin; New Guinea; vulnerable

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 30-36 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Familie Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Goura
Arten Goura cristata

Distribution

Western Crowned-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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Is the Western Crowned-pigeon endangered?
The Western Crowned-pigeon has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Western Crowned-pigeon nest?
Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 30-36 days.
How big is the Western Crowned-pigeon?
The Western Crowned-pigeon has a wingspan of 71.1 cm, weight of 2100.0 g.
What order and family does the Western Crowned-pigeon belong to?
The Western Crowned-pigeon (Goura cristata) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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