Andaman Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia rufipennis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="macropygia-rufipennis"></birdfyi-bird>The Andaman Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia rufipennis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.2 cm and a weight of 257.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Slender cuckoo-dove, 35–38 cm, rufous-brown with rufous-chestnut wings and minimal barring on the back. Restricted to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal. Inhabits dense tropical forest. Frugivore of small fruits and berries. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 38,2 cm | 15.0 in |
| Peso | 257,5 g | 9.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Sonido
Canto
Loud, resonant cooing; carrying notes given from open Australian dry woodland at dawn. 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 rufipennis |
Distribution
Andaman Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Andaman Cuckoo-Dove endangered?
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What order and family does the Andaman Cuckoo-Dove belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family