Macropygia amboinensis
The Amboyna Cuckoo-Dove, *Macropygia amboinensis*, is a slender, long-tailed dove endemic to the Australasian region, famed for its rich rufous and chestnut plumage. Measuring approximately 35-40 cm in length, with its distinctive long, graduated tail contributing significantly to its overall size, and weighing between 100-180g, it possesses a sleek and elegant profile. Key field marks include its warm reddish-brown body, a often iridescent purplish-green patch on the hindneck of males, and t...
Predominantly inhabits tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, secondary growth, and forest edges, ranging from sea level up to 2000 meters in montane areas.
Feeds almost exclusively on fruits and berries, particularly figs, and occasionally seeds, foraged by gleaning directly from trees and shrubs in the forest canopy.
Amboyna Cuckoo-Doves are diurnal and typically solitary or found in pairs, often exhibiting a secretive demeanor as they move through the dense forest canopy and understory. They forage primarily by gleaning fruits directly from trees and shrubs, showing particular agility in navigating branches....
The Amboyna Cuckoo-Dove is a widespread resident across a broad swathe of the Australasian region, with its breeding range extending from the Moluccas and West Papua in eastern Indonesia, throughout New Guinea and its satellite islands, the Bismarck Archipelago, and the Solomon Islands. Its distr...
Least Concern
- The Amboyna Cuckoo-Dove's exceptionally long, graduated tail accounts for a significant portion of its total length, making it one of the longest-tailed doves in its range. - Its common name, "cuckoo-dove," refers to this long tail, reminiscent of some cuckoo species, rather than any parasitic ...