Amboyna Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia amboinensis
The Amboyna Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia amboinensis) is a rare doves and pigeon found in 3 countries, weighing about 237 g. The Amboyna cuckoo-dove is a dove in the genus Macropygia found in the Moluccas and New Guinea.
About the Amboyna Cuckoo-Dove
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]
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How to identify it
The Amboyna cuckoo-dove is typically about 35–37 centimetres (14–15 in) long. Males tend to have a slight rose/green colouration on their nape and neck. In Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, many subspecies have whitish underparts, fine dark barring below and/or a whitish cap. The call of this dove is a very loud "whoop-a whoop" with some differences depending on the subspecies involved.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Australia.
When to see it
Best months: January, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Amboyna Cuckoo-Dove?
- The Amboyna cuckoo-dove is typically about 35–37 centimetres (14–15 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Amboyna Cuckoo-Dove?
- The Amboyna Cuckoo-Dove is a medium sized bird weighing about 237 g.
- Where can you see an Amboyna Cuckoo-Dove?
- The Amboyna Cuckoo-Dove occurs in 3 countries, including Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to an Amboyna Cuckoo-Dove?
- The Amboyna Cuckoo-Dove is most easily confused with the Philippine Cuckoo-Dove, the Sultan's Cuckoo-Dove and the Bar-tailed Cuckoo-Dove.
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