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Green-naped Pheasant-pigeon

Otidiphaps nobilis

Least Concern
Envergadura
36,4 cm
Peso
381,5 g
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

The Green-naped Pheasant-pigeon (Otidiphaps nobilis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.4 cm and a weight of 381.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Large, pheasant-like pigeon, 42–46 cm, with iridescent green wings, black body, a white collar, and a distinctive long black tail held upright. Inhabits the floor of lowland and hill rainforest in New Guinea and the Aru Islands. Terrestrial frugivore. Walks through the forest like a small pheasant. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 36,4 cm 14.3 in
Peso 381,5 g 13.46 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Green-naped Pheasant-pigeon: iridescent green nape; dark brown above; rufous-brown below; bare blue facial skin; New Guinea

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: PL.

Tamaño de la puesta

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Taxonomía

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

Distribution

Green-naped Pheasant-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Green-naped Pheasant-pigeon endangered?
The Green-naped Pheasant-pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Green-naped Pheasant-pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Green-naped Pheasant-pigeon?
The Green-naped Pheasant-pigeon has a wingspan of 36.4 cm, weight of 381.5 g.
What order and family does the Green-naped Pheasant-pigeon belong to?
The Green-naped Pheasant-pigeon (Otidiphaps nobilis) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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