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Wonga Pigeon

Leucosarcia melanoleuca

Least Concern
翼開長
39.4 cm
体重
401.6666666666667 g
Columbidae
Columbiformes

The Wonga Pigeon (Leucosarcia melanoleuca) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.4 cm and a weight of 401.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

Large, rotund pigeon, 38–40 cm, dark blackish-brown above, white below with a broad white collar and dark spots on the flanks. Australia's largest ground-nesting pigeon, inhabiting temperate rainforest and moist sclerophyll forest from Queensland to South Australia and Victoria. Frugivore of forest fruits and seeds. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 39.4 cm 15.5 in
体重 401.6666666666667 g 14.17 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: PL. Fledging: 26-27 days.

一腹卵数

2

鳴き声

さえずり

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Caribbean island forest floor habitat. 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 Leucosarcia
Leucosarcia melanoleuca

Distribution

Wonga 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 Wonga Pigeon endangered?
The Wonga Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Wonga Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 26-27 days.
What does the Wonga Pigeon sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Caribbean island forest floor habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Wonga Pigeon?
The Wonga Pigeon has a wingspan of 39.4 cm, weight of 401.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Wonga Pigeon belong to?
The Wonga Pigeon (Leucosarcia melanoleuca) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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