Macropygia magna
The Timor Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia magna) is a captivating member of the Columbidae family, endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands. This slender, medium-sized dove typically measures 37-40 cm in length, with a notably long, graduated tail contributing significantly to its overall size. Its plumage is predominantly a warm, dull rufous-brown, becoming paler on the underparts, providing excellent camouflage within its forest habitat. Males exhibit distinctive iridescent pinkish-purple and green patc...
Found primarily in primary and secondary lowland and montane forests, woodland edges, and often near cultivated areas, typically from sea level up to 1500 meters.
Mainly frugivorous, feeding on a variety of small fruits, berries, and seeds gleaned directly from trees and shrubs.
The Timor Cuckoo-Dove is a diurnal and predominantly arboreal species, spending most of its time foraging and resting within the tree canopy. It gleans fruits directly from branches, moving with surprising agility through dense foliage. Individuals are typically observed solitarily or in pairs, t...
The Timor Cuckoo-Dove is restricted entirely to the Lesser Sunda Islands, specifically occurring as a resident species on Timor, Wetar, Rote, Semau, and Savu. It is found throughout both East Timor and the Indonesian West Timor. This non-migratory dove occupies a variety of forested habitats, fro...
Least Concern
- The Timor Cuckoo-Dove is an island endemic, found only on a handful of islands in the Lesser Sundas. - Its common name, 'cuckoo-dove,' refers to its often slender build and long, graduated tail, which gives it a superficial resemblance to certain cuckoo species. - Despite its relatively common ...