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Sri Lanka Woodpigeon

Columba torringtoniae

Vulnerable
पंखों का फैलाव
38.4 cm
वजन
308.5 g
कुल
Columbidae
गण
Columbiformes

के बारे में

Sri Lanka Woodpigeon (Columba torringtoniae) — 35–38 cm. Dark purplish-brown; grey head; chequered black-and-white neck patch; purplish underparts. Endemic to Sri Lanka in montane forest at 900–2,200 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to the island's central hill forests.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 38.4 cm 15.1 in
वजन 308.5 g 10.88 oz

पहचान

पंख

Sri Lanka Woodpigeon: dark gray; chequered black-white neck; pale below; orange-red bill; Sri Lanka endemic woodpigeon species

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Vulnerable
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 Japanese subtropical 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 torringtoniae

Distribution

Sri Lanka Woodpigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is the Sri Lanka Woodpigeon endangered?
The Sri Lanka Woodpigeon has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Sri Lanka Woodpigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Sri Lanka Woodpigeon sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through Japanese subtropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Sri Lanka Woodpigeon?
The Sri Lanka Woodpigeon has a wingspan of 38.4 cm, weight of 308.5 g.
What order and family does the Sri Lanka Woodpigeon belong to?
The Sri Lanka Woodpigeon (Columba torringtoniae) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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