Amboyna Cuckoo-Dove

Macropygia amboinensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Columbiformes · Columbidae

About

The Amboyna cuckoo-dove is a dove in the genus Macropygia found in the Moluccas and New Guinea. It was one of three new species defined when the slender-billed cuckoo-dove was split up in 2016 and retains the Latin binomial of the former species.[1]

Fun Fact

It was one of three new species defined when the slender-billed cuckoo-dove was split up in 2016 and retains the Latin binomial of the former species.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits rainforest, woodland, scrubland and rainforest regrowth areas.

Diet

Diet consists of berries from both native plants and introduced weed species.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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