Black-billed Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia nigrirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="macropygia-nigrirostris"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-billed Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia nigrirostris) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (tauben), within the order Columbiformes (tauben). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.3 cm and a weight of 86.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Slender cuckoo-dove, 30–34 cm, rufous-brown with a fine dark-barred back, long tail, and a distinctive dark (black) bill. Inhabits lowland and foothill forests of New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago. Frugivore of small forest fruits. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 29,3 cm | 11.5 in |
| Gewicht | 86,7 g | 3.06 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Incubation: 17 days.
Gelegegröße
1-2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Loud, resonant cooing; carrying notes given from open woodland and scrub in Australia. 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 nigrirostris |
Distribution
Black-billed Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family