Squatter Pigeon
Geophaps scripta
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<birdfyi-bird slug="geophaps-scripta"></birdfyi-bird>The Squatter Pigeon (Geophaps scripta) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.1 cm and a weight of 215.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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について
Medium, 25–30 cm, ground pigeon with brown upperparts, white-spotted breast, and a bare red-and-yellow facial mask. Inhabits open woodland, grassland, and rocky gorges in central and eastern Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. Granivore of seeds and small grains on the ground. Near Threatened due to altered fire regimes and habitat change.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 28.1 cm | 11.1 in |
| 体重 | 215.5 g | 7.60 oz |
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 17 days. Fledging: 9 days.
一腹卵数
2
鳴き声
さえずり
Soft, rolling coo with squatter quality; gentle warm notes typical of Australian open dry woodland habitat.
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| 科 | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Geophaps |
| 種 | Geophaps scripta |
Distribution
Squatter Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family