Black Cuckoo-Dove

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Black Cuckoo-Dove (<em>Turacoena modesta</em>) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (<em>Columbidae</em>) in the order Pigeons and Doves.

Overview

Black Cuckoo-Dove (Turacoena modesta) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae) in the order Pigeons and Doves.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Turacoena; binomial: Turacoena modesta; authority: (Temminck, 1835).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of T. modesta from Black Dove to consensus name Black Cuckoo-Dove.

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