Silvery Pigeon
Columba argentina
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<birdfyi-bird slug="columba-argentina"></birdfyi-bird>The Silvery Pigeon (Columba argentina) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 46.9 cm and a weight of 330 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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О нас
Silvery Pigeon (Columba argentina) — 36–40 cm. Pale silver-grey overall; darker back; pinkish bill; no distinctive markings. Inhabits small forested islands and coastal areas of Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo region). Frugivore. Endangered; known from very few records and facing severe pressure from deforestation and hunting.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 46,9 cm | 18.5 in |
| Масса | 330,0 g | 11.64 oz |
Идентификация
Оперение
Silvery Pigeon: silvery-gray overall; pale underparts; subtle plumage; critically endangered Southeast Asian island species
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: PL.
Размер кладки
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Пение
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense Ryukyu Island forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Семейство | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Columba |
| Виды | Columba argentina |
Distribution
Silvery Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Columbidae family