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Timor Cuckoo-Dove

Macropygia magna

Least Concern
Envergure
37,4 cm
Poids
237,0 g
Famille
Columbidae
Ordre
Columbiformes

The Timor Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia magna) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 37.4 cm and a weight of 237 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

Large slender cuckoo-dove, 40–43 cm, rufous-brown with heavy black barring on the upperparts and a long tail. Found in forests and forest edge on Timor, Wetar, and Babar in the Lesser Sunda Islands. Frugivore of forest fruits. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 37,4 cm 14.7 in
Poids 237,0 g 8.36 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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Chant

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South Asian dry open 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 magna

Distribution

Timor Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Timor Cuckoo-Dove endangered?
The Timor Cuckoo-Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Timor Cuckoo-Dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South Asian dry open habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Timor Cuckoo-Dove?
The Timor Cuckoo-Dove has a wingspan of 37.4 cm, weight of 237.0 g.
What order and family does the Timor Cuckoo-Dove belong to?
The Timor Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia magna) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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