Nilgiri Woodpigeon
Columba elphinstonii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="columba-elphinstonii"></birdfyi-bird>О нас
Nilgiri Woodpigeon (Columba elphinstonii) — 38–42 cm. Dark brown above; grey head; white-and-chequered neck patch; vinous underparts. Endemic to the Western Ghats, India, in dense Shola forest at 500–2,500 m. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to isolated hilltop forests.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 41,5 cm | 16.3 in |
| Масса | 379,0 g | 13.37 oz |
Идентификация
Оперение
Nilgiri Woodpigeon: dark gray; chequered black-white neck; pale gray below; orange-red bill; South Indian endemic; chequered neck
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: PL.
Размер кладки
1
Звук
Пение
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense Indonesian forest habitat. 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 elphinstonii |
Distribution
Nilgiri Woodpigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family