Andaman Cuckoo-Dove
NameAndaman Cuckoo-Dove
Common NameAndaman Cuckoo-Dove
Scientific NameMacropygia rufipennis
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)30
Weight (g)110
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is largely rufous-brown, with the head and neck often showing a slightly reddish or purplish tinge. The back and wings are darker brown, while the underparts are paler rufous. The long tail is also rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of soft, mournful coos, often a repeated series like 'coo-coo-coo' or 'whoo-whoo-whoo'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, an archipelago in the Bay of Bengal, India.
Identifying FeaturesOverall rufous-brown plumage, Long, graduated tail, Slender body shape, Restricted range to Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Description
A medium-sized, slender dove characterized by its long, graduated tail and predominantly rufous-brown plumage. It typically forages for fruits in the canopy and undergrowth of tropical forests.
