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Western Crowned-pigeon

Goura cristata

Vulnerable
翼開長
71.1 cm
体重
2100.0 g
Columbidae
Columbiformes

について

Magnificent large pigeon, 66–73 cm, with blue-grey plumage, a maroon breast, and an elaborate fan-shaped white-tipped crest. Found in lowland rainforest of western New Guinea (Vogelkop and surrounding areas). Terrestrial frugivore of fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Vulnerable due to hunting for meat and feathers and deforestation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 71.1 cm 28.0 in
体重 2100.0 g 74.08 oz

識別

羽毛

Western Crowned-pigeon: massive; blue-gray; elaborate lace-like blue-white crest; bare red orbital skin; New Guinea; vulnerable

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 30-36 days.

一腹卵数

1

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Goura
Goura cristata

Distribution

Western Crowned-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

Is the Western Crowned-pigeon endangered?
The Western Crowned-pigeon has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Western Crowned-pigeon nest?
Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 30-36 days.
How big is the Western Crowned-pigeon?
The Western Crowned-pigeon has a wingspan of 71.1 cm, weight of 2100.0 g.
What order and family does the Western Crowned-pigeon belong to?
The Western Crowned-pigeon (Goura cristata) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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