Amboyna Cuckoo-Dove
NameAmboyna Cuckoo-Dove
Common NameAmboyna Cuckoo-Dove
Scientific NameMacropygia amboinensis
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)36
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsPredominantly rufous-brown to chestnut plumage, with a paler belly. The head and neck are often grayish, sometimes showing iridescent green or pinkish patches on the sides of the neck. It has a long, graduated tail and bright reddish legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of soft, mournful cooing notes, often described as 'whoop-whoop-whoop' or 'coo-woop-woop', sometimes with a rising inflection.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, and various islands in eastern Indonesia, including Ambon, Seram, and the Kai Islands.
Identifying FeaturesLong, graduated tail, Overall rufous-brown plumage, Grayish head and neck, Reddish legs, Slender body shape
Description
The Amboyna Cuckoo-Dove is a medium-sized, long-tailed dove with a slender build. It typically forages for fruits in the canopy of tropical and subtropical forests, often seen singly or in pairs.
