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Silvery Pigeon

Columba argentina

Critically Endangered
Envergadura
46,9 cm
Peso
330,0 g
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

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Silvery Pigeon (Columba argentina) — 36–40 cm. Pale silver-grey overall; darker back; pinkish bill; no distinctive markings. Inhabits small forested islands and coastal areas of Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo region). Frugivore. Endangered; known from very few records and facing severe pressure from deforestation and hunting.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 46,9 cm 18.5 in
Peso 330,0 g 11.64 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Silvery Pigeon: silvery-gray overall; pale underparts; subtle plumage; critically endangered Southeast Asian island species

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: PL.

Tamaño de la puesta

1

Sonido

Canto

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense Ryukyu Island forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Familia Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Columba
Especies Columba argentina

Distribution

Silvery Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Silvery Pigeon endangered?
The Silvery Pigeon has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Silvery Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Silvery Pigeon sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense Ryukyu Island forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Silvery Pigeon?
The Silvery Pigeon has a wingspan of 46.9 cm, weight of 330.0 g.
What order and family does the Silvery Pigeon belong to?
The Silvery Pigeon (Columba argentina) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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