Madeira Laurel-pigeon
Columba trocaz
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<birdfyi-bird slug="columba-trocaz"></birdfyi-bird>The Madeira Laurel-pigeon (Columba trocaz) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 47 cm and a weight of 456.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family