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Great Cuckoo-Dove

Reinwardtoena reinwardti

Least Concern
Envergure
47,6 cm
Poids
240,0 g
Famille
Columbidae
Ordre
Columbiformes

The Great Cuckoo-Dove (Reinwardtoena reinwardti) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 47.6 cm and a weight of 240 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

Large cuckoo-dove, 45–50 cm, with rufous-brown upperparts, a pale grey head and breast, and a very long, broadly barred tail. Found in lowland and hill forests of the Moluccas, New Guinea, and Bismarck Archipelago. Frugivore of large forest fruits. Impressive size makes it one of the largest cuckoo-doves. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 47,6 cm 18.7 in
Poids 240,0 g 8.47 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL.

Taille de la couvée

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Son

Chant

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes carrying through open Australian woodland. 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 Reinwardtoena
Espèces Reinwardtoena reinwardti

Distribution

Great Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Great Cuckoo-Dove endangered?
The Great Cuckoo-Dove has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Great Cuckoo-Dove nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Great Cuckoo-Dove sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes carrying through open Australian woodland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Great Cuckoo-Dove?
The Great Cuckoo-Dove has a wingspan of 47.6 cm, weight of 240.0 g.
What order and family does the Great Cuckoo-Dove belong to?
The Great Cuckoo-Dove (Reinwardtoena reinwardti) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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