About the Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove
The Tanimbar cuckoo-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Tanimbar Islands in Indonesia. It was previously grouped together with the Timor cuckoo-dove and the Flores Sea cuckoo-dove as the dusky or bar-necked cuckoo-dove.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Macropygia timorlaoensis |
| Species Codes | tancud1, TACD, TCDO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove belong to?
The Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia timorlaoensis) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove?
The Tanimbar cuckoo-dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Tanimbar Islands in Indonesia. It was previously grouped together with the Timor cuckoo-dove and the Flores Sea cuckoo-dove as the dusky or bar-necked cuckoo-dove....
Where can I report a Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove sighting?
You can log sightings of Tanimbar Cuckoo-Dove on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tancud1, or on iNaturalist.
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