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Barusan Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia modiglianii
Barusan Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia modiglianii) — Pigeons & Doves of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Barusan Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia modiglianii) 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 modiglianii
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 Barusan 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 Barusan Cuckoo-Dove is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Barusan Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia modiglianii) belongs to the Columbidae family of the order Columbiformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR w Sumatran is. (except Enggano).
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 Barusan Cuckoo-Dove?
The Barusan Cuckoo-Dove is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 161 g.
Where does the Barusan Cuckoo-Dove live?
The Barusan Cuckoo-Dove is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR w Sumatran is. (except Enggano), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Barusan Cuckoo-Dove belong to?
The Barusan Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia modiglianii) belongs to the Columbidae family, in the order Columbiformes.
What does the Barusan Cuckoo-Dove eat?
The Barusan Cuckoo-Dove is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Barusan Cuckoo-Dove migrate?
The Barusan Cuckoo-Dove is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Conservation
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