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New Zealand Pigeon

Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae

Least Concern
Envergure
51,3 cm
Poids
652,5 g
Famille
Columbidae
Ordre
Columbiformes

À propos

New Zealand Pigeon / Kereru (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), 51 cm. Large and robust; iridescent green-and-bronze upperparts, white underparts. Endemic to New Zealand and the Kermadec Islands. Inhabits native forest. Sole disperser of large-seeded native trees (e.g. karaka, miro). Frugivore. Least Concern but protected.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 51,3 cm 20.2 in
Poids 652,5 g 23.02 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL,CP. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 36-45 days.

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Taxonomie

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

Distribution

New Zealand Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the New Zealand Pigeon endangered?
The New Zealand Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the New Zealand Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL,CP. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 36-45 days.
How big is the New Zealand Pigeon?
The New Zealand Pigeon has a wingspan of 51.3 cm, weight of 652.5 g.
What order and family does the New Zealand Pigeon belong to?
The New Zealand Pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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