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Pink Pigeon

Nesoenas mayeri

Vulnerable
Размах крыльев
41,7 cm
Масса
308,0 g
Семейство
Columbidae
Отряд
Columbiformes
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О нас

Stocky Mascarene pigeon, 36–38 cm, with pale pinkish-brown plumage, white forehead, and red bill and eye-ring. Confined to Mauritius's native forests. Reduced to just 10 individuals in the 1980s; an intensive conservation programme involving captive breeding raised numbers to 400–500 birds. Frugivore of native forest fruits. Vulnerable.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 41,7 cm 16.4 in
Масса 308,0 g 10.86 oz

Идентификация

Оперение

Ring-necked Dove: pale gray; black half-collar; pale below; pink flush; olive-brown wings; common African dove; widespread species

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 18-22 days.

Размер кладки

1-2

Звук

Пение

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of open Asian woodland and garden. 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 Nesoenas
Виды Nesoenas mayeri

Distribution

Pink Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Pink Pigeon endangered?
The Pink Pigeon has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Pink Pigeon nest?
Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 18-22 days.
What does the Pink Pigeon sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of open Asian woodland and garden. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Pink Pigeon?
The Pink Pigeon has a wingspan of 41.7 cm, weight of 308.0 g.
What order and family does the Pink Pigeon belong to?
The Pink Pigeon (Nesoenas mayeri) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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