Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia macassariensis
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Acerca de
Slender cuckoo-dove, 35–38 cm, rufous-brown with barred upperparts and a long tail. Restricted to the islands of Sulawesi's Flores Sea group, including Selayar, Tanahjampea, and Kalao. Inhabits forest and forest edge. Frugivore. Near Threatened due to small range and deforestation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 35,2 cm | 13.9 in |
| Peso | 237,0 g | 8.36 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Tambourine Dove: brown above; white below; brown-spotted wings; white supercilium; African forest floor dove; white underparts
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Sonido
Canto
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes with mild quality through arid Australian terrain. 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 | Macropygia |
| Especies | Macropygia macassariensis |
Distribution
Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove endangered?
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family