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Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon

Columba bollii

Least Concern
Envergadura
42,8 cm
Peso
360,0 g
Família
Columbidae
Ordem
Columbiformes

Sobre

Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon (Columba bollii) — 36–40 cm. Dark slaty-grey; iridescent green-and-pink neck patch; dark undertail. Endemic to Tenerife and La Palma (Canary Islands) in dense laurel cloud forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to remnant laurisilva habitat. Closely related to White-tailed Laurel-pigeon.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 42,8 cm 16.9 in
Peso 360,0 g 12.70 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon: dark brown; purple-green neck gloss; dark tail; Canary Island Laurisilva endemic species

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.

Tamanho da postura

1

Som

Canto

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense African forest habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Família Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Columba
Espécies Columba bollii

Distribution

Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon endangered?
The Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
What does the Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense African forest habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon?
The Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon has a wingspan of 42.8 cm, weight of 360.0 g.
What order and family does the Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon belong to?
The Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon (Columba bollii) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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