Least ConcernLegendaryEndemicFruitForestLarge · 467 g
About the Sombre Pigeon
The sombre pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is the only species within the genus Cryptophaps. It is endemic to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi in Wallacea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in August · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Barusan Cuckoo-DoveMacropygia modiglianiiThe Barusan cuckoo-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
Black Imperial PigeonDucula melanochroaThe black imperial pigeon is a large, heavily built, long-tailed species for its genus, with a length of 38–43 cm (15–17 in) and a weight of 661–665 g (23.3–23.5 oz).
Pale Mountain PigeonGymnophaps solomonensisThe pale mountain pigeon is a medium-sized pigeon with a slender build and a long tail and wings, with an average length of 38 cm (15 in) and a weight of 310–385 g (10.9–13.6 oz).
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