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White-tailed Laurel-pigeon

Columba junoniae

Near Threatened
Envergadura
43,8 cm
Peso
400,0 g
Família
Columbidae
Ordem
Columbiformes

The White-tailed Laurel-pigeon (Columba junoniae) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 43.8 cm and a weight of 400 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Sobre

Pomba-de-cauda-branca (Columba junoniae) — 37-40 cm. Plumagem cinza-escura com cauda de ponta branca e reflexo iridescente no pescoço. Endémica das laurissilvas de La Palma, La Gomera e Tenerife nas Ilhas Canárias. Habita florestas densas de altitude média a alta. Em declínio devido à perda de habitat e predação por espécies invasoras.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 43,8 cm 17.2 in
Peso 400,0 g 14.11 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

White-tailed Laurel-pigeon: dark brown; purple neck gloss; white tail band; Canary Island Laurisilva endemic; white tail diagnostic

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Tamanho da postura

1-2

Som

Canto

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense highland African forest. 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 junoniae

Distribution

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

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the White-tailed Laurel-pigeon endangered?
The White-tailed Laurel-pigeon has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the White-tailed Laurel-pigeon sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense highland African forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the White-tailed Laurel-pigeon?
The White-tailed Laurel-pigeon has a wingspan of 43.8 cm, weight of 400.0 g.
What order and family does the White-tailed Laurel-pigeon belong to?
The White-tailed Laurel-pigeon (Columba junoniae) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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