Timor Cuckoo-Dove
NameTimor Cuckoo-Dove
Common NameTimor Cuckoo-Dove
Scientific NameMacropygia timorlaoensis
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)32
Weight (g)140
Plumage DetailsOverall rufous-brown plumage, with darker brown on the back and wings, and paler, more rufous underparts. The neck and upper mantle may show a slight purplish or greenish iridescence. Its most distinctive feature is a very long, graduated rufous-brown tail.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of mournful, hooting coos, often descending in pitch. The call can be described as a soft 'coo-woo-woo' or similar repeated notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Timor and several smaller adjacent islands, including Rote, Semau, and Wetar, in Southeast Asia.
Identifying Featureslong graduated tail, slender body, rufous-brown plumage, small head relative to body, forest dwelling
Description
The Timor Cuckoo-Dove is a slender, long-tailed dove characterized by its rufous-brown plumage. It typically forages in the canopy of forests, feeding on fruits and berries. These birds are generally shy and often seen singly or in pairs.
