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Silvery Pigeon

Columba argentina

Critically Endangered
翼開長
46.9 cm
体重
330.0 g
Columbidae
Columbiformes

The Silvery Pigeon (Columba argentina) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 46.9 cm and a weight of 330 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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について

Silvery Pigeon (Columba argentina) — 36–40 cm. Pale silver-grey overall; darker back; pinkish bill; no distinctive markings. Inhabits small forested islands and coastal areas of Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo region). Frugivore. Endangered; known from very few records and facing severe pressure from deforestation and hunting.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 46.9 cm 18.5 in
体重 330.0 g 11.64 oz

識別

羽毛

Silvery Pigeon: silvery-gray overall; pale underparts; subtle plumage; critically endangered Southeast Asian island species

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: PL.

一腹卵数

1

鳴き声

さえずり

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense Ryukyu Island forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Columba
Columba argentina

Distribution

Silvery Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

Is the Silvery Pigeon endangered?
The Silvery Pigeon has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Silvery Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Silvery Pigeon sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense Ryukyu Island forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Silvery Pigeon?
The Silvery Pigeon has a wingspan of 46.9 cm, weight of 330.0 g.
What order and family does the Silvery Pigeon belong to?
The Silvery Pigeon (Columba argentina) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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