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Sri Lanka Woodpigeon

Columba torringtoniae

Vulnerable
Rentang Sayap
38,4 cm
Berat
308,5 g
Famili
Columbidae
Ordo
Columbiformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 38,4 cm 15.1 in
Berat 308,5 g 10.88 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

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

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 Japanese subtropical forest. 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 torringtoniae

Distribution

Sri Lanka Woodpigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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