About the Spot-breasted Cuckoo-Dove
The spot-breasted cuckoo-dove, also known as Mackinlay's cuckoo-dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. It is rated as a species of least concern on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Endangered Species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Macropygia mackinlayi |
| Species Codes | macdov1, SBCD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spot-breasted Cuckoo-Dove belong to?
The Spot-breasted Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia mackinlayi) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Spot-breasted Cuckoo-Dove?
The spot-breasted cuckoo-dove, also known as Mackinlay's cuckoo-dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. It is rated as a species of least concern on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Endangered S...
Where can I report a Spot-breasted Cuckoo-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Spot-breasted Cuckoo-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code macdov1, or on iNaturalist.
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