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Brush Bronzewing

Phaps elegans

Least Concern
翼展
32.5 cm
体重
201.25 g
Columbidae
Columbiformes

关于

Medium pigeon, 28–33 cm, with richly patterned rufous-brown plumage, bold iridescent bronze and purple wing patches, and a chestnut forehead. Restricted to coastal scrub, heath, and dense forest in southern Australia and Tasmania. Granivore of seeds on the ground. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 32.5 cm 12.8 in
体重 201.25 g 7.10 oz

识别

羽毛

Common Ground Dove: tiny; pale brown; pinkish-buff below; scaly head; iridescent wing spots; short tail; North American species

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 16 days. Fledging: 16-20 days.

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South American open scrub habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Phaps
物种 Phaps elegans

Distribution

Brush Bronzewing has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Brush Bronzewing endangered?
The Brush Bronzewing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Brush Bronzewing nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 16 days. Fledging: 16-20 days.
What does the Brush Bronzewing sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of South American open scrub habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Brush Bronzewing?
The Brush Bronzewing has a wingspan of 32.5 cm, weight of 201.25 g.
What order and family does the Brush Bronzewing belong to?
The Brush Bronzewing (Phaps elegans) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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