Brown Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia phasianella
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Columbiformes · Columbidae
About
The brown cuckoo-dove is a dove in the genus Macropygia found in Australia from Weipa and Aurukun in the north to Bega in the south, and most inland at Atherton and Toowoomba. It is sometimes called the "brown pigeon" or "pheasant pigeon", but both terms are best avoided, as they can lead to confusion with the brown doves and the true pheasant pigeon. It was one of three new species defined when the slender-billed cuckoo-dove was split in 2016.
Fun Fact
It is sometimes called the "brown pigeon" or "pheasant pigeon", but both terms are best avoided, as they can lead to confusion with the brown doves and the true pheasant pigeon.
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