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Western Crowned-pigeon

Goura cristata

Vulnerable
Envergadura
71,1 cm
Peso
2100,0 g
Família
Columbidae
Ordem
Columbiformes

The Western Crowned-pigeon (Goura cristata) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 71.1 cm and a weight of 2.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Sobre

Magnificent large pigeon, 66–73 cm, with blue-grey plumage, a maroon breast, and an elaborate fan-shaped white-tipped crest. Found in lowland rainforest of western New Guinea (Vogelkop and surrounding areas). Terrestrial frugivore of fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Vulnerable due to hunting for meat and feathers and deforestation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 71,1 cm 28.0 in
Peso 2100,0 g 74.08 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Western Crowned-pigeon: massive; blue-gray; elaborate lace-like blue-white crest; bare red orbital skin; New Guinea; vulnerable

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 30-36 days.

Tamanho da postura

1

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Western Crowned-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Western Crowned-pigeon endangered?
The Western Crowned-pigeon has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Western Crowned-pigeon nest?
Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 30-36 days.
How big is the Western Crowned-pigeon?
The Western Crowned-pigeon has a wingspan of 71.1 cm, weight of 2100.0 g.
What order and family does the Western Crowned-pigeon belong to?
The Western Crowned-pigeon (Goura cristata) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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