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Madagascar Turtle-dove

Nesoenas picturatus

Least Concern

Envergure

33,2 cm

Poids

171,33333333333334 g

Famille

Columbidae

Ordre

Columbiformes

À propos

Medium dove, 26–30 cm, pinkish-grey with brown wings, a black-and-white neck patch, and reddish legs. Found on Madagascar and the Mascarene Islands, inhabiting forest edge, scrub, and cultivated areas. Granivore and frugivore feeding on seeds and berries on or near the ground. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	33,2 cm	13.1 in
Poids	171,33333333333334 g	6.04 oz

Identification

Plumage

White-winged Collared-dove: pale gray-brown; black half-collar; large white wing patches; pale below; East African species; white wing

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL.

Taille de la couvée

Son

Chant

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of East African open savanna 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	Nesoenas
Espèces	Nesoenas picturatus

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Foire aux questions

Is the Madagascar Turtle-dove endangered?

The Madagascar Turtle-dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Madagascar Turtle-dove nest?

Nest type: PL.

What does the Madagascar Turtle-dove sound like?

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of East African open savanna habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

How big is the Madagascar Turtle-dove?

The Madagascar Turtle-dove has a wingspan of 33.2 cm, weight of 171.33333333333334 g.

What order and family does the Madagascar Turtle-dove belong to?

The Madagascar Turtle-dove (Nesoenas picturatus) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.