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Western Crowned-pigeon

Goura cristata

Vulnerable
Rentang Sayap
71,1 cm
Berat
2100,0 g
Famili
Columbidae
Ordo
Columbiformes

Tentang

Magnificent large pigeon, 66–73 cm, with blue-grey plumage, a maroon breast, and an elaborate fan-shaped white-tipped crest. Found in lowland rainforest of western New Guinea (Vogelkop and surrounding areas). Terrestrial frugivore of fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Vulnerable due to hunting for meat and feathers and deforestation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 71,1 cm 28.0 in
Berat 2100,0 g 74.08 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Western Crowned-pigeon: massive; blue-gray; elaborate lace-like blue-white crest; bare red orbital skin; New Guinea; vulnerable

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 30-36 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Western Crowned-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Western Crowned-pigeon endangered?
The Western Crowned-pigeon has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Western Crowned-pigeon nest?
Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 30-36 days.
How big is the Western Crowned-pigeon?
The Western Crowned-pigeon has a wingspan of 71.1 cm, weight of 2100.0 g.
What order and family does the Western Crowned-pigeon belong to?
The Western Crowned-pigeon (Goura cristata) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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