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Silvery Pigeon

Columba argentina

Critically Endangered
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
46,9 cm
Khối Lượng
330,0 g
Họ
Columbidae
Bộ
Columbiformes

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 46,9 cm 18.5 in
Khối Lượng 330,0 g 11.64 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Silvery Pigeon: silvery-gray overall; pale underparts; subtle plumage; critically endangered Southeast Asian island species

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: PL.

Số Trứng

1

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense Ryukyu Island forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Họ Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Columba
Loài Columba argentina

Distribution

Silvery Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Silvery Pigeon endangered?
The Silvery Pigeon has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Silvery Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Silvery Pigeon sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense Ryukyu Island forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Silvery Pigeon?
The Silvery Pigeon has a wingspan of 46.9 cm, weight of 330.0 g.
What order and family does the Silvery Pigeon belong to?
The Silvery Pigeon (Columba argentina) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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