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Pale-capped Pigeon

Columba punicea

Vulnerable
Envergadura
44,0 cm
Peso
440,0 g
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

The Pale-capped Pigeon (Columba punicea) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 44 cm and a weight of 440 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Paloma parda (Columba punicea) — Paloma poco común del sudeste asiático, desde la India hasta el sur de China y Vietnam. Plumaje marrón vinoso. Habita en bosques tropicales de tierras bajas. Considerada vulnerable por la pérdida de hábitat.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 44,0 cm 17.3 in
Peso 440,0 g 15.52 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Pale-capped Pigeon: pale silvery crown; dark body; green neck gloss; reddish bill; Southeast Asian vulnerable forest pigeon

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: PL.

Tamaño de la puesta

1-2

Sonido

Canto

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

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Columbiformes (Palomas y Tórtolas)
Familia Columbidae (Palomas y Tórtolas)
Genus Columba
Especies Columba punicea

Distribution

Pale-capped Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Pale-capped Pigeon endangered?
The Pale-capped Pigeon has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Pale-capped Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Pale-capped Pigeon sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense Bonin Island forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Pale-capped Pigeon?
The Pale-capped Pigeon has a wingspan of 44.0 cm, weight of 440.0 g.
What order and family does the Pale-capped Pigeon belong to?
The Pale-capped Pigeon (Columba punicea) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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