Macropygia cinnamomea
The Enggano Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia cinnamomea) is a captivating, medium-sized pigeon endemic to the isolated Enggano Island, off the southwestern coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. Measuring approximately 28-31 centimeters in length, males are predominantly rufous-cinnamon across their body, deepening to a darker brown on their wings and tail, often exhibiting subtle green and purple iridescent sheens on the nape and hindneck. Females, by contrast, present a paler, more grayish-brown head and neck...
This elusive dove inhabits primary and secondary lowland forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas with tall trees, typically found at elevations up to around 200 meters.
Primarily frugivorous, its diet consists mainly of various small fruits and seeds, which it forages for within the forest canopy and mid-story.
The Enggano Cuckoo-Dove generally maintains a solitary existence or moves quietly in pairs, often exhibiting shy and retiring habits within the dense forest canopy. It primarily forages in the trees, gleaning small fruits and seeds from branches, with its movements often described as deliberate a...
The Enggano Cuckoo-Dove is entirely endemic to Enggano Island, a relatively small island located approximately 100 kilometers southwest of Sumatra, Indonesia, in the Indian Ocean. Its distribution is thus incredibly restricted, confined solely to this single landmass. There are no known breeding ...
Vulnerable
- The Enggano Cuckoo-Dove is one of the world's most geographically restricted bird species, found exclusively on a single island. - Its scientific name, *cinnamomea*, refers to its distinctive rufous-cinnamon plumage, a key field mark. - Despite its name, cuckoo-doves are true doves (family Colu...