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Partridge Pigeon

Geophaps smithii

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
26,6 cm
Масса
198,16666666666666 g
Семейство
Columbidae
Отряд
Columbiformes

The Partridge Pigeon (Geophaps smithii) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.6 cm and a weight of 198.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Medium ground pigeon, 25–29 cm, with cryptic brown plumage, white face spots, a red and yellow facial mask, and a plain brown back. Restricted to rocky escarpments and woodland in the Kimberley and Northern Territory, Australia. Granivore of seeds. Vulnerable due to restricted range, changed fire regimes, and introduced predators.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 26,6 cm 10.5 in
Масса 198,16666666666666 g 6.99 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 19 days. Fledging: 9 days.

Размер кладки

2

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Пение

Soft, gentle cooing with partridge quality; pure warm notes typical of Australian open dry woodland terrain.

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Семейство Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Geophaps
Виды Geophaps smithii

Distribution

Partridge Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Partridge Pigeon endangered?
The Partridge Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Partridge Pigeon nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 19 days. Fledging: 9 days.
What does the Partridge Pigeon sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing with partridge quality; pure warm notes typical of Australian open dry woodland terrain.
How big is the Partridge Pigeon?
The Partridge Pigeon has a wingspan of 26.6 cm, weight of 198.16666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Partridge Pigeon belong to?
The Partridge Pigeon (Geophaps smithii) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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