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Squatter Pigeon

Geophaps scripta

Least Concern
Envergure
28,1 cm
Poids
215,5 g
Famille
Columbidae
Ordre
Columbiformes

The Squatter Pigeon (Geophaps scripta) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.1 cm and a weight of 215.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

Medium, 25–30 cm, ground pigeon with brown upperparts, white-spotted breast, and a bare red-and-yellow facial mask. Inhabits open woodland, grassland, and rocky gorges in central and eastern Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. Granivore of seeds and small grains on the ground. Near Threatened due to altered fire regimes and habitat change.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 28,1 cm 11.1 in
Poids 215,5 g 7.60 oz

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 17 days. Fledging: 9 days.

Taille de la couvée

2

Son

Chant

Soft, rolling coo with squatter quality; gentle warm notes typical of Australian open dry woodland habitat.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Squatter Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Squatter Pigeon endangered?
The Squatter Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Squatter Pigeon nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 17 days. Fledging: 9 days.
What does the Squatter Pigeon sound like?
Soft, rolling coo with squatter quality; gentle warm notes typical of Australian open dry woodland habitat.
How big is the Squatter Pigeon?
The Squatter Pigeon has a wingspan of 28.1 cm, weight of 215.5 g.
What order and family does the Squatter Pigeon belong to?
The Squatter Pigeon (Geophaps scripta) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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