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Madagascar Turtle-dove

Nesoenas picturatus

Least Concern

Envergadura

33,2 cm

Peso

171,33333333333334 g

Familia

Columbidae

Orden

Columbiformes

Acerca de

Medium dove, 26–30 cm, pinkish-grey with brown wings, a black-and-white neck patch, and reddish legs. Found on Madagascar and the Mascarene Islands, inhabiting forest edge, scrub, and cultivated areas. Granivore and frugivore feeding on seeds and berries on or near the ground. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergadura	33,2 cm	13.1 in
Peso	171,33333333333334 g	6.04 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

White-winged Collared-dove: pale gray-brown; black half-collar; large white wing patches; pale below; East African species; white wing

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest

Estado de conservación

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: PL.

Tamaño de la puesta

Sonido

Canto

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of East African open savanna habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomía

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Orden	Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Familia	Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus	Nesoenas
Especies	Nesoenas picturatus

External Databases

Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Madagascar Turtle-dove endangered?

The Madagascar Turtle-dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Madagascar Turtle-dove nest?

Nest type: PL.

What does the Madagascar Turtle-dove sound like?

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of East African open savanna habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

How big is the Madagascar Turtle-dove?

The Madagascar Turtle-dove has a wingspan of 33.2 cm, weight of 171.33333333333334 g.

What order and family does the Madagascar Turtle-dove belong to?

The Madagascar Turtle-dove (Nesoenas picturatus) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.