Andaman Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia rufipennis)
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Andaman Cuckoo-Dove

Macropygia rufipennis Blyth, 1846

256 gWeight

The Andaman cuckoo-dove (Macropygia rufipennis) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.

Busiest months: February and December · Most records: India

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February and December · Most records: India

Andaman Cuckoo-Dove has been recorded at 2 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. KalatangIndia600 records
  2. Chidyatapu Biological ParkIndia132 records

Countries and regions with the most records

India

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Andaman cuckoo-dove (Macropygia rufipennis) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is characterized by its small body and rusty color.

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Questions

How big is the Andaman Cuckoo-Dove?

The Andaman Cuckoo-Dove weighs around 256 g.

Where does the Andaman Cuckoo-Dove live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is most often recorded in India.

When is the best time to see the Andaman Cuckoo-Dove?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and December (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Andaman Cuckoo-Dove endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Andaman Cuckoo-Dove as Least Concern.

What does the Andaman Cuckoo-Dove eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Andaman Cuckoo-Dove in?

It belongs to the family Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae), order Columbiformes.

At a glance

Weight
256 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
191 mm
Tail
183 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
24 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Pigeons, Doves Columbidae
Genus
Macropygia

Other birds in the genus Macropygia

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Andaman Cuckoo-Dove

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