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Madeira Laurel-pigeon

Columba trocaz

Least Concern
Envergadura
47,0 cm
Peso
456,82 g
Família
Columbidae
Ordem
Columbiformes

Sobre

Pomba-trocaz (Columba trocaz) — Pomba endémica da ilha da Madeira. Apresenta plumagem cinza com marcas brancas no pescoço. Habita as laurissilvas da Madeira, um dos últimos remanescentes de floresta laurácea original. A população se recuperou de uma grave ameaça de extinção graças à proteção legal. Voa pelo dossel em busca de frutos.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 47,0 cm 18.5 in
Peso 456,82 g 16.11 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Madeira Laurel-pigeon: dark brown; purple-green neck gloss; white-tipped dark tail; Macaronesian laurel forest endemic

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CR,PL. Incubation: 19-20 days. Fledging: 28 days.

Tamanho da postura

1

Som

Canto

Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with mild quality, historically documented from Afep 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 trocaz

Distribution

Madeira Laurel-pigeon has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Madeira Laurel-pigeon endangered?
The Madeira Laurel-pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Madeira Laurel-pigeon nest?
Nest type: CR,PL. Incubation: 19-20 days. Fledging: 28 days.
What does the Madeira Laurel-pigeon sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with mild quality, historically documented from Afep forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Madeira Laurel-pigeon?
The Madeira Laurel-pigeon has a wingspan of 47.0 cm, weight of 456.82 g.
What order and family does the Madeira Laurel-pigeon belong to?
The Madeira Laurel-pigeon (Columba trocaz) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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