Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove
NameFlores Sea Cuckoo-Dove
Common NameFlores Sea Cuckoo-Dove
Scientific NameMacropygia macassariensis
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)36
Weight (g)140
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown to rufous-brown, often appearing plain. The head and neck may show a subtle purplish or greenish iridescence in certain light. Underparts are slightly paler than the back, and it possesses a distinctive long, graduated tail.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of soft, mournful cooing sounds, often described as disyllabic or multi-syllabic phrases like 'coo-woop' or 'hoo-hoo-hoo', characteristic of cuckoo-doves.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia, primarily found on Flores and Sumbawa, and potentially other smaller surrounding islands in the Flores Sea region.
Identifying Featureslong graduated tail, slender body shape, dull brown plumage, forest habitat, cooing vocalizations
Description
A medium-sized, slender dove characterized by its long, graduated tail and generally dull brown plumage. It is typically found foraging for fruits in the canopy of tropical and subtropical forests, often blending in with the tree bark.
