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Enggano Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia cinnamomea
Enggano Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia cinnamomea) — Pigeons & Doves of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Enggano Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia cinnamomea) is a member of the Columbidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 161 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Columbiformes
- Family Columbidae Pigeons, Doves
- Genus Macropygia
- Species cinnamomea
Quick facts
- Weight
- 161 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Columbidae
- Order
- Columbiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Enggano Cuckoo-Dove is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Enggano Cuckoo-Dove is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Enggano Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia cinnamomea) is a member of the Columbidae family, within the order Columbiformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Enggano (w of s Sumatra).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 161 g, with a wing length of about 17.1 cm and a tail of around 15.5 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Enggano Cuckoo-Dove?
The Enggano Cuckoo-Dove is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 161 g.
Where does the Enggano Cuckoo-Dove live?
The Enggano Cuckoo-Dove is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Enggano (w of s Sumatra), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Enggano Cuckoo-Dove belong to?
The Enggano Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia cinnamomea) belongs to the Columbidae family, in the order Columbiformes.
What does the Enggano Cuckoo-Dove eat?
The Enggano Cuckoo-Dove is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Enggano Cuckoo-Dove migrate?
The Enggano Cuckoo-Dove is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Conservation
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