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Common Bronzewing

Phaps chalcoptera

Least Concern
Envergure
39,6 cm
Poids
341,25 g
Famille
Columbidae
Ordre
Columbiformes

À propos

Medium-large pigeon, 30–36 cm, brown with iridescent bronze, green, and purple wing patches and a pale forehead. Widespread across Australia in open woodland, mallee, and coastal heath. Granivore of seeds and succulent plant material. Visits waterholes regularly. One of Australia's most common native pigeons. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 39,6 cm 15.6 in
Poids 341,25 g 12.04 oz

Identification

Plumage

Scaled Dove: pale brown; black-edged scaly pattern; long pointed tail; rufous wing patches; South American dove; scaled pattern

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL,O. Incubation: 14-16 days.

Taille de la couvée

2

Son

Chant

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of New World tropical forest understory. 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 Phaps
Espèces Phaps chalcoptera

Distribution

Common Bronzewing has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Common Bronzewing endangered?
The Common Bronzewing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Common Bronzewing nest?
Nest type: PL,O. Incubation: 14-16 days.
What does the Common Bronzewing sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of New World tropical forest understory. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Common Bronzewing?
The Common Bronzewing has a wingspan of 39.6 cm, weight of 341.25 g.
What order and family does the Common Bronzewing belong to?
The Common Bronzewing (Phaps chalcoptera) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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