Whistling Dove
Chrysoena viridis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chrysoena-viridis"></birdfyi-bird>The Whistling Dove (Chrysoena viridis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23 cm and a weight of 75.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Whistling Dove (Chrysoena viridis), 20 cm. Male produces a distinctive whistling wing-sound in flight; plumage green with a yellow wash. Endemic to Kadavu Island, Fiji. Inhabits lowland and hill forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to a single island with ongoing habitat degradation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 23,0 cm | 9.1 in |
| Peso | 75,65 g | 2.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL.
Tamaño de la puesta
1
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Columbiformes (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Familia | Columbidae (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Genus | Chrysoena |
| Especies | Chrysoena viridis |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family