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Tawitawi Brown-dove

Phapitreron cinereiceps

Endangered
Envergadura
26,9 cm
Peso
145,33333333333334 g
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

Acerca de

Small dove, 21–23 cm, brown overall with a grey crown and iridescent purple neck spots. Endemic to the Tawi-Tawi group in the southernmost Philippines and adjacent small islands. Inhabits lowland forest. Frugivore of small fruits. Vulnerable due to deforestation in the Sulu Archipelago.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 26,9 cm 10.6 in
Peso 145,33333333333334 g 5.13 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Tawitawi Brown-dove: brown above; pale buff below; bare red orbital skin; Tawitawi island Philippine endemic; endangered species

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Tamaño de la puesta

2

Taxonomía

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

Distribution

Tawitawi Brown-dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Tawitawi Brown-dove endangered?
The Tawitawi Brown-dove has a conservation status of Endangered.
How big is the Tawitawi Brown-dove?
The Tawitawi Brown-dove has a wingspan of 26.9 cm, weight of 145.33333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Tawitawi Brown-dove belong to?
The Tawitawi Brown-dove (Phapitreron cinereiceps) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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