Macropygia tenuirostris
The Philippine Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia tenuirostris), a true gem of the Columbidae family, is a slender, long-tailed pigeon characterized by its overall rufous-brown plumage. Measuring approximately 30-38 cm in length with a weight typically ranging from 100-150 grams, it presents a striking yet understated elegance. Males often display a faint grey cap and iridescent purplish-pink scaling on the neck and nape, providing a subtle shimmer in the right light, while females are generally duller ...
This species favors primary and secondary forests, forest edges, and even cultivated areas, often found from lowlands up to montane elevations around 2,000 meters.
This frugivorous dove primarily consumes a variety of fruits, berries, and small seeds, foraging predominantly in the forest canopy.
The Philippine Cuckoo-Dove is primarily diurnal, typically observed foraging alone, in pairs, or small, loose flocks high in the forest canopy. Its foraging strategy involves agile movements among branches, skillfully plucking fruits and berries with its slender bill. During courtship, males enga...
The Philippine Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia tenuirostris) is a resident species found throughout the Philippine archipelago and on the island of Taiwan. In the Philippines, its distribution is widespread, encompassing major islands such as Luzon, Mindanao, Palawan, Mindoro, Negros, Panay, Samar, and n...
Least Concern
- The Philippine Cuckoo-Dove's exceptionally long, graduated tail accounts for a significant portion of its total body length, aiding in balance as it navigates dense forest canopies. - Despite its "cuckoo" moniker, it does not lay its eggs in the nests of other birds, unlike true cuckoos; the na...