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Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove

Macropygia emiliana

Least Concern
Envergure
34,2 cm
Poids
161,0 g
Famille
Columbidae
Ordre
Columbiformes
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À propos

Slender cuckoo-dove, 35–38 cm, with rufous-cinnamon plumage, finely barred back and wings, and a long tail. Confined to the forests of the Lesser Sunda Islands (Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, and adjacent islands). Frugivore of small forest fruits and berries. Formerly considered conspecific with the Amboyna Cuckoo-dove. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 34,2 cm 13.5 in
Poids 161,0 g 5.68 oz

Identification

Plumage

White-breasted Ground Dove (Turacoena): white breast; dark brown above; dark glossy head; long dark tail; Sulawesi endemic

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL.

Taille de la couvée

1

Son

Chant

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes carrying through dense African forest habitat. 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 Macropygia
Espèces Macropygia emiliana

Distribution

Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Foire aux questions

Is the Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove endangered?
The Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes carrying through dense African forest habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove?
The Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove has a wingspan of 34.2 cm, weight of 161.0 g.
What order and family does the Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove belong to?
The Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia emiliana) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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