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Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove

Macropygia macassariensis

Least Concern
Envergure
35,2 cm
Poids
237,0 g
Famille
Columbidae
Ordre
Columbiformes

The Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia macassariensis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.2 cm and a weight of 237 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

Slender cuckoo-dove, 35–38 cm, rufous-brown with barred upperparts and a long tail. Restricted to the islands of Sulawesi's Flores Sea group, including Selayar, Tanahjampea, and Kalao. Inhabits forest and forest edge. Frugivore. Near Threatened due to small range and deforestation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 35,2 cm 13.9 in
Poids 237,0 g 8.36 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Son

Chant

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes with mild quality through arid Australian terrain. 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 macassariensis

Distribution

Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove endangered?
The Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes with mild quality through arid Australian terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove?
The Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove has a wingspan of 35.2 cm, weight of 237.0 g.
What order and family does the Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove belong to?
The Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia macassariensis) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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