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Sclater's Crowned-pigeon

Goura sclaterii

Near Threatened
Envergure
71,8 cm
Poids
2117,5 g
Famille
Columbidae
Ordre
Columbiformes
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À propos

Large crowned-pigeon, 66–73 cm, with blue-grey body, a deep maroon breast, and a fan-shaped blue crest with lacy blue-grey tips rather than white. Found in lowland forests of southern New Guinea between the ranges of the other southern crowned species. Terrestrial frugivore. Vulnerable due to hunting and forest loss.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 71,8 cm 28.3 in
Poids 2117,5 g 74.69 oz

Identification

Plumage

Sclater's Crowned-pigeon: massive; blue-gray; elaborate lace-like crest; dark blue crest tips; bare red orbital skin; New Guinea

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 28-36 days.

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Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Sclater's Crowned-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Foire aux questions

Is the Sclater's Crowned-pigeon endangered?
The Sclater's Crowned-pigeon has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Sclater's Crowned-pigeon nest?
Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 28-36 days.
How big is the Sclater's Crowned-pigeon?
The Sclater's Crowned-pigeon has a wingspan of 71.8 cm, weight of 2117.5 g.
What order and family does the Sclater's Crowned-pigeon belong to?
The Sclater's Crowned-pigeon (Goura sclaterii) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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