Speckled Woodpigeon
Columba hodgsonii
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À propos
Speckled Woodpigeon (Columba hodgsonii) — 38–41 cm. Grey-brown with white spotting on wings and back; maroon breast; yellow eye; pale rump. Inhabits dense Himalayan and southern Chinese forest at 1,000–4,000 m. Frugivore; feeds on forest berries and seeds. Forms flocks outside the breeding season.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 45,2 cm | 17.8 in |
| Poids | 308,5 g | 10.88 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Speckled Woodpigeon: gray with white flecks; rufous-chestnut mantle; iridescent neck gloss; Himalayan forest woodpigeon species
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL.
Taille de la couvée
1
Son
Chant
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense forest in Sri Lanka. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Famille | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Columba |
| Espèces | Columba hodgsonii |
Distribution
Speckled Woodpigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family