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Silvery Pigeon

Columba argentina

Critically Endangered
पंखों का फैलाव
46.9 cm
वजन
330.0 g
कुल
Columbidae
गण
Columbiformes

के बारे में

Silvery Pigeon (Columba argentina) — 36–40 cm. Pale silver-grey overall; darker back; pinkish bill; no distinctive markings. Inhabits small forested islands and coastal areas of Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo region). Frugivore. Endangered; known from very few records and facing severe pressure from deforestation and hunting.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 46.9 cm 18.5 in
वजन 330.0 g 11.64 oz

पहचान

पंख

Silvery Pigeon: silvery-gray overall; pale underparts; subtle plumage; critically endangered Southeast Asian island species

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: PL.

अंडों की संख्या

1

ध्वनि

गीत

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense Ryukyu Island forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
कुल Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Columba
प्रजातियां Columba argentina

Distribution

Silvery Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is the Silvery Pigeon endangered?
The Silvery Pigeon has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Silvery Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Silvery Pigeon sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense Ryukyu Island forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Silvery Pigeon?
The Silvery Pigeon has a wingspan of 46.9 cm, weight of 330.0 g.
What order and family does the Silvery Pigeon belong to?
The Silvery Pigeon (Columba argentina) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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