Philippine Cuckoo-Dove
NamePhilippine Cuckoo-Dove
Common NamePhilippine Cuckoo-Dove
Scientific NameMacropygia tenuirostris
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)31.5
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are rufous-chestnut, contrasting with a darker brown body. The back and wings are dark brown, while the undertail coverts are a reddish-chestnut. The long tail is dark brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of soft, mournful cooing notes, often described as 'coo-woo-woo' or 'who-who-who', repeated several times.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found across many of its islands.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-chestnut head and neck, Dark brown body, Long, graduated tail, Slender build
Description
The Philippine Cuckoo-Dove is a medium-sized, slender dove characterized by its long, graduated tail. It typically forages in the canopy and understory of forests, feeding on fruits and seeds.
