Barusan Cuckoo-Dove
NameBarusan Cuckoo-Dove
Common NameBarusan Cuckoo-Dove
Scientific NameMacropygia emiliana
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)31
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is largely rufous-brown to chestnut, often with darker barring or scaling on the back and wings. The head and underparts can be paler, sometimes with a pinkish wash, and the long tail is a distinctive reddish-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of soft, mournful coos, which often accelerate and rise slightly in pitch, described as 'whoo-wup... whoo-wup-wup-wup'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Greater Sunda Islands (Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, Timor, Sumba) and the Philippines, inhabiting various islands within this region.
Identifying FeaturesLong, graduated tail, Overall rufous-brown plumage, Slender body shape, Darker barring on back and wings (variable)
Description
This medium-sized, slender dove is characterized by its long, graduated tail and predominantly rufous-brown plumage. It typically inhabits the mid-story and canopy of various forest types, where it forages for fruits and berries.
