Japanese Woodpigeon
Columba janthina
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Japanese Woodpigeon (Columba janthina) — 37–43 cm. Entirely dark glossy purplish-black with green-and-purple iridescence; heavy yellow-red bill. Inhabits forests of the Japanese island chain from Kyushu south through the Ryukyus. Frugivore. Near Threatened; pressured by habitat loss and hunting.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 47.6 cm | 18.7 in |
| 体重 | 397.0 g | 14.00 oz |
識別
羽毛
Japanese Woodpigeon: dark glossy brown-black; green-purple neck gloss; pale below; Japanese island woodpigeon; forest specialist
Habitat & Range
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: CV.
一腹卵数
1
鳴き声
さえずり
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense forest in North Sulawesi. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| 科 | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Columba |
| 種 | Columba janthina |
Distribution
Japanese Woodpigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
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