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New Zealand Pigeon

Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
51,3 cm
Berat
652,5 g
Famili
Columbidae
Ordo
Columbiformes

Tentang

New Zealand Pigeon / Kereru (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), 51 cm. Large and robust; iridescent green-and-bronze upperparts, white underparts. Endemic to New Zealand and the Kermadec Islands. Inhabits native forest. Sole disperser of large-seeded native trees (e.g. karaka, miro). Frugivore. Least Concern but protected.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 51,3 cm 20.2 in
Berat 652,5 g 23.02 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL,CP. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 36-45 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

New Zealand Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the New Zealand Pigeon endangered?
The New Zealand Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the New Zealand Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL,CP. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 36-45 days.
How big is the New Zealand Pigeon?
The New Zealand Pigeon has a wingspan of 51.3 cm, weight of 652.5 g.
What order and family does the New Zealand Pigeon belong to?
The New Zealand Pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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