Brown Cuckoo-Dove
NameBrown Cuckoo-Dove
Common NameBrown Cuckoo-Dove
Scientific NameMacropygia phasianella
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)47.5
Length (cm)42
Weight (g)200
Plumage DetailsOverall reddish-brown to dark brown, with a paler belly. Males often exhibit iridescent green or purple patches on the sides of the neck. The long, graduated tail is a prominent feature.
Vocalization / CallA distinctive, mournful 'coo-coo-coo-coo' or 'whoop-whoop' call, often repeated and descending in pitch.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to eastern Australia, ranging from Cape York Peninsula in Queensland south through New South Wales to eastern Victoria.
Identifying FeaturesLong, graduated tail, Overall reddish-brown to dark brown coloration, Iridescent neck patches (males), Slender body shape
Description
The Brown Cuckoo-Dove is a slender, long-tailed dove with predominantly reddish-brown to dark brown plumage. It is typically found in rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests, where it forages for fruits and berries.
