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White-headed Pigeon

Columba leucomela

Least Concern
Envergure
45,9 cm
Poids
359,0 g
Famille
Columbidae
Ordre
Columbiformes

À propos

White-headed Pigeon (Columba leucomela) — 38–41 cm. Striking black-and-white; white head and breast contrast with black back and wings; red bill. Inhabits rainforest and forest edge along the east coast of Australia. Frugivore; feeds on forest fruits. Locally common; associated with camphor laurel fruits.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 45,9 cm 18.1 in
Poids 359,0 g 12.66 oz

Identification

Plumage

White-headed Pigeon: white head and underparts; dark black back and wings; bold black-white contrast; Australian species

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 19-20 days. Fledging: 21-22 days.

Taille de la couvée

1

Son

Chant

Deep, resonant cooing with white-headed clarity; rich carrying notes through dense Australasian forest.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

White-headed Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the White-headed Pigeon endangered?
The White-headed Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-headed Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 19-20 days. Fledging: 21-22 days.
What does the White-headed Pigeon sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing with white-headed clarity; rich carrying notes through dense Australasian forest.
How big is the White-headed Pigeon?
The White-headed Pigeon has a wingspan of 45.9 cm, weight of 359.0 g.
What order and family does the White-headed Pigeon belong to?
The White-headed Pigeon (Columba leucomela) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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