Barusan Cuckoo-Dove
Barusan Cuckoo-Dove (<em>Macropygia modiglianii</em>) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (<em>Columbidae</em>) in the order Pigeons and Doves.
Overview
Barusan Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia modiglianii) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae) in the order Pigeons and Doves.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Macropygia; binomial: Macropygia modiglianii; authority: Salvadori, 1887.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Barusan Cuckoo-Dove M. modiglianii is split from Ruddy Cuckoo-Dove M. emiliana (Ng et al. 2016). An endemic species restricted to the West Sumatran island chain, once called the Barusan Island chain.
