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Sri Lanka Woodpigeon

Columba torringtoniae

Vulnerable
翼開長
38.4 cm
体重
308.5 g
Columbidae
Columbiformes

The Sri Lanka Woodpigeon (Columba torringtoniae) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.4 cm and a weight of 308.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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について

Sri Lanka Woodpigeon (Columba torringtoniae) — 35–38 cm. Dark purplish-brown; grey head; chequered black-and-white neck patch; purplish underparts. Endemic to Sri Lanka in montane forest at 900–2,200 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to the island's central hill forests.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 38.4 cm 15.1 in
体重 308.5 g 10.88 oz

識別

羽毛

Sri Lanka Woodpigeon: dark gray; chequered black-white neck; pale below; orange-red bill; Sri Lanka endemic woodpigeon species

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Vulnerable
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 Japanese subtropical 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 torringtoniae

Distribution

Sri Lanka Woodpigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

Is the Sri Lanka Woodpigeon endangered?
The Sri Lanka Woodpigeon has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Sri Lanka Woodpigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Sri Lanka Woodpigeon sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through Japanese subtropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Sri Lanka Woodpigeon?
The Sri Lanka Woodpigeon has a wingspan of 38.4 cm, weight of 308.5 g.
What order and family does the Sri Lanka Woodpigeon belong to?
The Sri Lanka Woodpigeon (Columba torringtoniae) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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