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Crested Pigeon

Ocyphaps lophotes

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
32.1 cm
वजन
201.0 g
कुल
Columbidae
गण
Columbiformes

The Crested Pigeon (Ocyphaps lophotes) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.1 cm and a weight of 201 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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के बारे में

Slender, 31–35 cm pigeon with grey plumage, brown wings, iridescent wing patches, and a conspicuous upright black-tipped crest. Widespread across Australia in open woodland, grassland, and farmland. Granivore of seeds on the ground. Commonly seen in pairs or small flocks. The crest raises when alarmed. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 32.1 cm 12.6 in
वजन 201.0 g 7.09 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 16-25 days.

अंडों की संख्या

2

ध्वनि

गीत

Loud, whooping display call; distinctive resonant notes with iconic Australian quality carrying across scrubland.

वर्गिकी

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

Distribution

Crested Pigeon has been recorded in 5 countries.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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External Databases

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is the Crested Pigeon endangered?
The Crested Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Crested Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 16-25 days.
What does the Crested Pigeon sound like?
Loud, whooping display call; distinctive resonant notes with iconic Australian quality carrying across scrubland.
How big is the Crested Pigeon?
The Crested Pigeon has a wingspan of 32.1 cm, weight of 201.0 g.
What order and family does the Crested Pigeon belong to?
The Crested Pigeon (Ocyphaps lophotes) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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