Spot-breasted Cuckoo-Dove
NameSpot-breasted Cuckoo-Dove
Common NameSpot-breasted Cuckoo-Dove
Scientific NameMacropygia emiliana
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)28.5
Weight (g)100
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly rufous-brown, with a slightly paler head and neck. The breast often features subtle dark barring or pale spots, which can be difficult to discern depending on the individual and lighting. It has a distinctive long, graduated tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization consists of a series of soft, mournful cooing notes, often described as 'coo-coo-coo-coo' or 'hoo-hoo-hoo'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is native to Southeast Asia, found across the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and various smaller islands in the region.
Identifying Featureslong graduated tail, slender body shape, rufous-brown plumage, subtle spotting or barring on breast
Description
The Spot-breasted Cuckoo-Dove is a slender, long-tailed dove typically found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is generally rufous-brown in coloration, blending well with its arboreal habitat. This species is often observed foraging for fruits and berries in the forest canopy.
