About the Slaty Cuckoo-Dove
The black cuckoo-dove or black dove, also known as the slaty cuckoo dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands, being found on Timor, Wetar, Rote, and Atauro. It inhabits primary and secondary monsoon forest, eucalyptus forest, and woodlands. It is 38.5 cm (15.2 in) long on average and is mainly dark bluish-gray, lighter on the head and underparts and darker on the wings and tail. It has yellow orbital skin.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Turacoena modesta |
| Species Codes | slacud1, BCDO, SLCD, BLCD, SCDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Slaty Cuckoo-Dove belong to?
The Slaty Cuckoo-Dove (Turacoena modesta) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Slaty Cuckoo-Dove?
The black cuckoo-dove or black dove, also known as the slaty cuckoo dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands, being found on Timor, Wetar, Rote, and Atauro. It inhabits primary and secondary monsoon forest, eucalyptus forest, and woodlands. It is...
Where can I report a Slaty Cuckoo-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Slaty Cuckoo-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code slacud1, or on iNaturalist.
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