Squatter Pigeon
Geophaps scripta
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<birdfyi-bird slug="geophaps-scripta"></birdfyi-bird>The Squatter Pigeon (Geophaps scripta) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.1 cm and a weight of 215.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
Medium, 25–30 cm, ground pigeon with brown upperparts, white-spotted breast, and a bare red-and-yellow facial mask. Inhabits open woodland, grassland, and rocky gorges in central and eastern Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. Granivore of seeds and small grains on the ground. Near Threatened due to altered fire regimes and habitat change.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 28,1 cm | 11.1 in |
| Khối Lượng | 215,5 g | 7.60 oz |
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 17 days. Fledging: 9 days.
Số Trứng
2
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Soft, rolling coo with squatter quality; gentle warm notes typical of Australian open dry woodland habitat.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Họ | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Geophaps |
| Loài | Geophaps scripta |
Distribution
Squatter Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family