Tawitawi Brown Dove
Phapitreron cinereiceps
Tawitawi Brown Dove (Phapitreron cinereiceps) — Pigeons & Doves of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Tawitawi Brown Dove (Phapitreron cinereiceps) is a member of the Columbidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 146 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Columbiformes
- Family Columbidae Pigeons, Doves
- Genus Phapitreron
- Species cinereiceps
Quick facts
- Weight
- 146 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Columbidae
- Order
- Columbiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Vulnerable
Least Concern
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Tawitawi Brown Dove is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Tawitawi Brown Dove is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Tawitawi Brown Dove (Phapitreron cinereiceps) is a member of the Columbidae family, within the order Columbiformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Tawitawi (s Sulu Arch., s Philippines).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 146 g, with a wing length of about 13.5 cm and a tail of around 9 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 622 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Tawitawi Brown Dove?
The Tawitawi Brown Dove is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 146 g.
Where does the Tawitawi Brown Dove live?
The Tawitawi Brown Dove is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Tawitawi (s Sulu Arch., s Philippines), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Tawitawi Brown Dove belong to?
The Tawitawi Brown Dove (Phapitreron cinereiceps) belongs to the Columbidae family, in the order Columbiformes.
What does the Tawitawi Brown Dove eat?
The Tawitawi Brown Dove is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Tawitawi Brown Dove migrate?
The Tawitawi Brown Dove is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Tawitawi Brown Dove endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Tawitawi Brown Dove's range?
The Tawitawi Brown Dove has a mapped global range of about 622 km².
Conservation
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Guides for this bird
Meet the Columbidae
A field guide to the Columbidae family — 352 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.