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Spinifex Pigeon

Geophaps plumifera

Least Concern
Envergadura
21,3 cm
Peso
95,75 g
Família
Columbidae
Ordem
Columbiformes

The Spinifex Pigeon (Geophaps plumifera) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.3 cm and a weight of 95.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

Small, rotund pigeon, 20–24 cm, with rufous-orange plumage, a black-and-white face pattern, and a distinctive upright hair-like crest. Inhabits rocky hillsides with spinifex grass in arid and semi-arid Australia. Granivore of spinifex and grass seeds. Often runs rather than flies when disturbed. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 21,3 cm 8.4 in
Peso 95,75 g 3.38 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 7-8 days.

Tamanho da postura

2

Som

Canto

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Andean and South American terrain. 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 Geophaps
Espécies Geophaps plumifera

Distribution

Spinifex Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Spinifex Pigeon endangered?
The Spinifex Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Spinifex Pigeon nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 7-8 days.
What does the Spinifex Pigeon sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Andean and South American terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Spinifex Pigeon?
The Spinifex Pigeon has a wingspan of 21.3 cm, weight of 95.75 g.
What order and family does the Spinifex Pigeon belong to?
The Spinifex Pigeon (Geophaps plumifera) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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