About the Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove
The Flores Sea cuckoo-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found on Sulawesi, Tanakeke and Selayar Islands, and some of the eastern Lesser Sundas. It was previously lumped together with the Tanimbar cuckoo-dove and the Timor cuckoo-dove as the dusky or bar-necked cuckoo-dove. The Flores Sea cuckoo-dove has two subspecies:M. m. macassariensis Wallace, 1865 - southwest Sulawesi, Selayar and Tanakeke Islands. M. m. longa Meise, 1930 - Tanahjampea and Kalaotoa Is.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Macropygia macassariensis |
| Species Codes | ducdov1, FSCD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove belong to?
The Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia macassariensis) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove?
The Flores Sea cuckoo-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found on Sulawesi, Tanakeke and Selayar Islands, and some of the eastern Lesser Sundas. It was previously lumped together with the Tanimbar cuckoo-dove and the Timor cuckoo-dove as the dusky or bar-necked cuckoo-dove. Th...
Where can I report a Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Flores Sea Cuckoo-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ducdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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