About the Andaman Cuckoo-Dove
The Andaman cuckoo-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is characterized by its small body and rusty color. Its call is a repeated cooing "koo". Due to habitat loss and hunting, the species is becoming rare, yet it is listed as Least Concern. The Department of Environment and Forests, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the Zoological Survey of India are monitoring, surveying, and bringing awareness to the species' population. The species is frequently discovered in or around forest areas, with a diet that consists of mostly fruits and berries. The Andaman cuckoo-dove's breeding season is believed to be from February to April, but little information is known about this species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Macropygia rufipennis |
| Species Codes | ancdov1, ANCD, ACDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Andaman Cuckoo-Dove belong to?
The Andaman Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia rufipennis) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Andaman Cuckoo-Dove?
The Andaman cuckoo-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is characterized by its small body and rusty color. Its call is a repeated cooing \"koo\". Due to habitat loss and hunting, the species is becoming rare, yet it is listed as Leas...
Where can I report a Andaman Cuckoo-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Andaman Cuckoo-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ancdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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