Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia timorlaoensis
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Large cuckoo-dove, 38–42 cm, rufous-cinnamon with black-barred upperparts and a long graduated tail. Inhabits forests of the Tanimbar Islands (Yamdena) and Babar in the Banda Sea region of eastern Indonesia. Frugivore of small fruits and seeds. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 35,2 cm | 13.9 in |
| Poids | 237,0 g | 8.36 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Blue-spotted Wood-dove: brown above; iridescent blue wing spots; pink-buff breast; small; African wood-dove; blue wing spots
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Son
Chant
Soft, gentle cooing with mellow warmth; deep resonant notes echoing through dense Australian woodland.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Famille | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Macropygia |
| Espèces | Macropygia timorlaoensis |
Distribution
Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family