Speckled Woodpigeon
Columba hodgsonii
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Speckled Woodpigeon (Columba hodgsonii) — 38–41 cm. Grey-brown with white spotting on wings and back; maroon breast; yellow eye; pale rump. Inhabits dense Himalayan and southern Chinese forest at 1,000–4,000 m. Frugivore; feeds on forest berries and seeds. Forms flocks outside the breeding season.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 45,2 cm | 17.8 in |
| Peso | 308,5 g | 10.88 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Speckled Woodpigeon: gray with white flecks; rufous-chestnut mantle; iridescent neck gloss; Himalayan forest woodpigeon species
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL.
Tamaño de la puesta
1
Sonido
Canto
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense forest in Sri Lanka. 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 hodgsonii |
Distribution
Speckled Woodpigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family