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Nilgiri Woodpigeon

Columba elphinstonii

Vulnerable
Rentang Sayap
41,5 cm
Berat
379,0 g
Famili
Columbidae
Ordo
Columbiformes

Tentang

Nilgiri Woodpigeon (Columba elphinstonii) — 38–42 cm. Dark brown above; grey head; white-and-chequered neck patch; vinous underparts. Endemic to the Western Ghats, India, in dense Shola forest at 500–2,500 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to isolated hilltop forests.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 41,5 cm 16.3 in
Berat 379,0 g 13.37 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Nilgiri Woodpigeon: dark gray; chequered black-white neck; pale gray below; orange-red bill; South Indian endemic; chequered neck

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL.

Ukuran Sarang

1

Suara

Kicauan

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

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Famili Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Columba
Spesies Columba elphinstonii

Distribution

Nilgiri Woodpigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Nilgiri Woodpigeon endangered?
The Nilgiri Woodpigeon has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Nilgiri Woodpigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Nilgiri Woodpigeon sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense Indonesian forest habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Nilgiri Woodpigeon?
The Nilgiri Woodpigeon has a wingspan of 41.5 cm, weight of 379.0 g.
What order and family does the Nilgiri Woodpigeon belong to?
The Nilgiri Woodpigeon (Columba elphinstonii) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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