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Common Bronzewing

Phaps chalcoptera

Least Concern
Envergadura
39,6 cm
Peso
341,25 g
Família
Columbidae
Ordem
Columbiformes

The Common Bronzewing (Phaps chalcoptera) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.6 cm and a weight of 341.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

Medium-large pigeon, 30–36 cm, brown with iridescent bronze, green, and purple wing patches and a pale forehead. Widespread across Australia in open woodland, mallee, and coastal heath. Granivore of seeds and succulent plant material. Visits waterholes regularly. One of Australia's most common native pigeons. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 39,6 cm 15.6 in
Peso 341,25 g 12.04 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: PL,O. Incubation: 14-16 days.

Tamanho da postura

2

Som

Canto

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of New World tropical forest understory. 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 Phaps
Espécies Phaps chalcoptera

Distribution

Common Bronzewing has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Common Bronzewing endangered?
The Common Bronzewing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Common Bronzewing nest?
Nest type: PL,O. Incubation: 14-16 days.
What does the Common Bronzewing sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of New World tropical forest understory. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Common Bronzewing?
The Common Bronzewing has a wingspan of 39.6 cm, weight of 341.25 g.
What order and family does the Common Bronzewing belong to?
The Common Bronzewing (Phaps chalcoptera) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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