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Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove

Macropygia timorlaoensis

Least Concern
Envergadura
35,2 cm
Peso
237,0 g
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

The Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia timorlaoensis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.2 cm and a weight of 237 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Large cuckoo-dove, 38–42 cm, rufous-cinnamon with black-barred upperparts and a long graduated tail. Inhabits forests of the Tanimbar Islands (Yamdena) and Babar in the Banda Sea region of eastern Indonesia. Frugivore of small fruits and seeds. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 35,2 cm 13.9 in
Peso 237,0 g 8.36 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Sonido

Canto

Soft, gentle cooing with mellow warmth; deep resonant notes echoing through dense Australian woodland.

Taxonomía

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

Distribution

Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove endangered?
The Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing with mellow warmth; deep resonant notes echoing through dense Australian woodland.
How big is the Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove?
The Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove has a wingspan of 35.2 cm, weight of 237.0 g.
What order and family does the Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove belong to?
The Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia timorlaoensis) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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