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Crested Cuckoo-Dove

Reinwardtoena crassirostris · Species of bird
Order
Columbiformes
Codes
crcdov1, CCDO, CRCD

About the Crested Cuckoo-Dove

The crested cuckoo-dove is a species of bird in the pigeon family, Columbidae. First described by English zoologist John Gould in 1856, it is endemic to the Solomon Islands archipelago, where it mainly inhabits hill forests at elevations of 500–900 m (1,600–3,000 ft). It is a large and robust pigeon, with a length of 40–42 cm (16–17 in) and a distinctive pale purplish-grey crest. Adults are mainly bluish-grey, with a pale greyish-buff throat, blackish tail, and yellow-tipped reddish bill. Both sexes look alike. Juveniles lack the crest, have darker heads, and have duller wings.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderColumbiformes
FamilyPigeons and Doves (Columbidae)
SpeciesReinwardtoena crassirostris
Species Codescrcdov1, CCDO, CRCD

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Crested Cuckoo-Dove belong to?

The Crested Cuckoo-Dove (Reinwardtoena crassirostris) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.

How can I identify the Crested Cuckoo-Dove?

The crested cuckoo-dove is a species of bird in the pigeon family, Columbidae. First described by English zoologist John Gould in 1856, it is endemic to the Solomon Islands archipelago, where it mainly inhabits hill forests at elevations of 500–900 m (1,600–3,000 ft). It is a large and robust pigeon...

Where can I report a Crested Cuckoo-Dove sighting?

You can log sightings of Crested Cuckoo-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crcdov1, or on iNaturalist.