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Barusan Cuckoo-Dove

Macropygia modiglianii

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Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

The Barusan Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia modiglianii) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas).

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Slender cuckoo-dove, 32–36 cm, rufous-brown with finely barred upperparts and a long, graduated tail. Confined to the Batu Islands (North Pagai, South Pagai, Siberut, and Sipora) off the coast of West Sumatra. Inhabits forest. Frugivore of small fruits. Near Threatened due to forest clearance.

Habitat & Range

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Canto

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South Asian dry open woodland. 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 modiglianii

Distribution

Barusan Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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What does the Barusan Cuckoo-Dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South Asian dry open woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
What order and family does the Barusan Cuckoo-Dove belong to?
The Barusan Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia modiglianii) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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