About the Pied Cuckoo-Dove
The pied cuckoo-dove is a species of bird in the pigeon family, Columbidae. First described by English zoologist Philip Sclater in 1877, it is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago, where it mainly inhabits lowland and hill forests at elevations of up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft). It is a large, distinctive pigeon, with a length of 40–46 cm (16–18 in) and a weight of 279–325 g (9.8–11.5 oz). Adults are mainly black and white. The heads and underparts are whitish, while the wings, tails, and upperparts are black. Both sexes look alike. Juveniles are mainly sooty-grey in colour.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Reinwardtoena browni |
| Species Codes | picdov1, PICD, PCDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pied Cuckoo-Dove belong to?
The Pied Cuckoo-Dove (Reinwardtoena browni) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Pied Cuckoo-Dove?
The pied cuckoo-dove is a species of bird in the pigeon family, Columbidae. First described by English zoologist Philip Sclater in 1877, it is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago, where it mainly inhabits lowland and hill forests at elevations of up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft). It is a large, distinctive ...
Where can I report a Pied Cuckoo-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Pied Cuckoo-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code picdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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