Timor Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia magna
The Timor Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia magna) is a legendary doves and pigeon found in 2 countries, weighing about 147 g. The Timor cuckoo-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
About the Timor Cuckoo-Dove
The Timor cuckoo-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Timor, Wetar, and the eastern Lesser Sunda Islands. It was previously lumped together with the Tanimbar cuckoo-dove and the Flores Sea cuckoo-dove as the dusky or bar-necked cuckoo-dove. It is rated as a species of least concern on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Endangered Species.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, March, May, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Timor Cuckoo-Dove look like?
- The Timor cuckoo-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
- How big is a Timor Cuckoo-Dove?
- The Timor Cuckoo-Dove is a medium sized bird weighing about 147 g.
- Where can you see a Timor Cuckoo-Dove?
- The Timor Cuckoo-Dove occurs in 2 countries, including Indonesia and Timor-Leste.
- What birds look similar to a Timor Cuckoo-Dove?
- The Timor Cuckoo-Dove is most easily confused with the Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove, the Barusan Cuckoo-Dove and the Spot-breasted Cuckoo-Dove.
- Is the Timor Cuckoo-Dove endangered?
- The Timor Cuckoo-Dove is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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