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Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon

Petrophassa rufipennis

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
28,3 cm
Berat
154,0 g
Famili
Columbidae
Ordo
Columbiformes

The Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon (Petrophassa rufipennis) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.3 cm and a weight of 154 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

Small, cryptic pigeon, 26–29 cm, with brown streaked plumage and rich chestnut-rufous flight feathers visible in flight. Confined to the rocky sandstone escarpments and gorges of Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia. Granivore of seeds and small grains. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 28,3 cm 11.1 in
Berat 154,0 g 5.43 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 15-19 days. Fledging: 16-21 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Soft, gentle cooing with chestnut-quilled warmth; pure notes typical of Australian rocky canyon habitat.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon endangered?
The Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 15-19 days. Fledging: 16-21 days.
What does the Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing with chestnut-quilled warmth; pure notes typical of Australian rocky canyon habitat.
How big is the Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon?
The Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon has a wingspan of 28.3 cm, weight of 154.0 g.
What order and family does the Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon belong to?
The Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon (Petrophassa rufipennis) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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