Black-billed Cuckoo-Dove
NameBlack-billed Cuckoo-Dove
Common NameBlack-billed Cuckoo-Dove
Scientific NameMacropygia nigrirostris
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)31.5
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsOverall rufous-brown plumage, often with fine darker scaling on the head, neck, and underparts. The back and wings are plainer rufous-brown. The long, graduated tail is distinctly barred with dark brown or blackish bands on a rufous background. The bill is black.
Vocalization / CallA series of soft, mournful cooing notes, often described as 'woo-woo-woo' or 'coo-coo-coo'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to New Guinea and some associated islands, including New Britain and Goodenough Island.
Identifying FeaturesLong, graduated, barred rufous tail, Slender body shape, Black bill, Overall rufous-brown plumage, Found in montane forest habitats
Description
The Black-billed Cuckoo-Dove is a slender, medium-sized dove characterized by its long, graduated rufous-brown tail with dark barring. It typically inhabits montane forests, foraging for fruits among the branches.
