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Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon

Columba malherbii

Near Threatened
Rentang Sayap
34,6 cm
Berat
308,5 g
Famili
Columbidae
Ordo
Columbiformes

Tentang

Sao Tome endemic pigeon, 26–28 cm, dark slaty-brown with an iridescent bronze-green nape patch and pale underparts. Restricted to the forests of São Tomé Island in the Gulf of Guinea. Frugivorous, foraging in the forest canopy for fruits and berries. Threatened by habitat loss; classified as Near Threatened.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 34,6 cm 13.6 in
Berat 308,5 g 10.88 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Passenger Pigeon: extinct; blue-gray above; rich rufous-orange breast; white belly; long pointed tail; once billions; now gone forever

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL.

Ukuran Sarang

1

Suara

Kicauan

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through open dry woodland in Americas. 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 malherbii

Distribution

Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon endangered?
The Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through open dry woodland in Americas. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon?
The Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon has a wingspan of 34.6 cm, weight of 308.5 g.
What order and family does the Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon belong to?
The Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon (Columba malherbii) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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