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Madeira Laurel-pigeon

Columba trocaz

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
47,0 cm
Berat
456,82 g
Famili
Columbidae
Ordo
Columbiformes

Tentang

Madeira Laurel-pigeon (Columba trocaz) — 37–40 cm. Large dark grey pigeon; iridescent silver-pink neck patch; no white markings. Endemic to Madeira in dense laurisilva (laurel forest). Frugivore and granivore. Near Threatened; dependent on remaining laurel forest. Protected species.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 47,0 cm 18.5 in
Berat 456,82 g 16.11 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Madeira Laurel-pigeon: dark brown; purple-green neck gloss; white-tipped dark tail; Macaronesian laurel forest endemic

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CR,PL. Incubation: 19-20 days. Fledging: 28 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1

Suara

Kicauan

Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with mild quality, historically documented from Afep 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 trocaz

Distribution

Madeira Laurel-pigeon has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Madeira Laurel-pigeon endangered?
The Madeira Laurel-pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Madeira Laurel-pigeon nest?
Nest type: CR,PL. Incubation: 19-20 days. Fledging: 28 days.
What does the Madeira Laurel-pigeon sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with mild quality, historically documented from Afep forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Madeira Laurel-pigeon?
The Madeira Laurel-pigeon has a wingspan of 47.0 cm, weight of 456.82 g.
What order and family does the Madeira Laurel-pigeon belong to?
The Madeira Laurel-pigeon (Columba trocaz) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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