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Wonga Pigeon

Leucosarcia melanoleuca

Least Concern
Envergadura
39,4 cm
Peso
401,6666666666667 g
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

The Wonga Pigeon (Leucosarcia melanoleuca) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.4 cm and a weight of 401.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Large, rotund pigeon, 38–40 cm, dark blackish-brown above, white below with a broad white collar and dark spots on the flanks. Australia's largest ground-nesting pigeon, inhabiting temperate rainforest and moist sclerophyll forest from Queensland to South Australia and Victoria. Frugivore of forest fruits and seeds. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 39,4 cm 15.5 in
Peso 401,6666666666667 g 14.17 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: PL. Fledging: 26-27 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

2

Sonido

Canto

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Caribbean island forest floor habitat. 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 Leucosarcia
Especies Leucosarcia melanoleuca

Distribution

Wonga Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Wonga Pigeon endangered?
The Wonga Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Wonga Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 26-27 days.
What does the Wonga Pigeon sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Caribbean island forest floor habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Wonga Pigeon?
The Wonga Pigeon has a wingspan of 39.4 cm, weight of 401.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Wonga Pigeon belong to?
The Wonga Pigeon (Leucosarcia melanoleuca) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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