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Whistling Dove

Chrysoena viridis

Near Threatened
Envergure
23,0 cm
Poids
75,65 g
Famille
Columbidae
Ordre
Columbiformes

The Whistling Dove (Chrysoena viridis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23 cm and a weight of 75.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Whistling Dove (Chrysoena viridis), 20 cm. Male produces a distinctive whistling wing-sound in flight; plumage green with a yellow wash. Endemic to Kadavu Island, Fiji. Inhabits lowland and hill forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to a single island with ongoing habitat degradation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 23,0 cm 9.1 in
Poids 75,65 g 2.67 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Famille Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Chrysoena
Espèces Chrysoena viridis

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Foire aux questions

Is the Whistling Dove endangered?
The Whistling Dove has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Whistling Dove nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Whistling Dove?
The Whistling Dove has a wingspan of 23.0 cm, weight of 75.65 g.
What order and family does the Whistling Dove belong to?
The Whistling Dove (Chrysoena viridis) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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