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Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove

Macropygia emiliana

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
34,2 cm
Gewicht
161,0 g
Familie
Columbidae
Ordnung
Columbiformes

The Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia emiliana) 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 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Slender cuckoo-dove, 35–38 cm, with rufous-cinnamon plumage, finely barred back and wings, and a long tail. Confined to the forests of the Lesser Sunda Islands (Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, and adjacent islands). Frugivore of small forest fruits and berries. Formerly considered conspecific with the Amboyna Cuckoo-dove. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 34,2 cm 13.5 in
Gewicht 161,0 g 5.68 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: PL.

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Lautgebung

Gesang

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes carrying through dense African forest habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Columbiformes (Tauben)
Familie Columbidae (Tauben)
Genus Macropygia
Arten Macropygia emiliana

Distribution

Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove endangered?
The Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes carrying through dense African forest habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove?
The Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove has a wingspan of 34.2 cm, weight of 161.0 g.
What order and family does the Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove belong to?
The Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia emiliana) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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