Brown Cuckoo-dove
A species of Macropygia cuckoo-doves Scientific name : Macropygia phasianella Genus : Macropygia cuckoo-doves
Brown Cuckoo-dove, A species of Macropygia cuckoo-doves
Botanical name: Macropygia phasianella
Genus: Macropygia cuckoo-doves
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Description
Description
The brown cuckoo-dove is from 40 to 43 centimetres (16 to 17 in) in length. The feathers are a rich rusty-brown colour, and the short wings, long tail and back are darker. The males tend to have a slight rose/green colouration on their nape and neck. The call of this dove is a very loud "whoop-a whoop" with some differences depending on the subspecies involved. The brown cuckoo-dove inhabits rainforest, woodland, scrubland and rainforest regrowth areas. The doves can often be seen in pairs or groups. Its diet consists of berries from both native plants and introduced weed species. They can be nomadic, depending on the supplies of food. They tend to fly short distances and low to the ground with great strength. Breeding occurs in spring and summer. The nest is a flat platform of sticks and vines, either in a fork of a tree or on top of a low tree. One, creamy white, egg is laid. 
Size
45 cm
Feeding Habits
Brown Cuckoo-dove predominantly consumes fleshy fruits and seeds, especially from Araliaceae and Solanaceae families. Brown Cuckoo-dove spends most foraging time gathering fruits (81%) over seeds (19%), and uses its muscular gizzard for digesting seeds ─ unlike similar frugivores. Brown Cuckoo-dove displays active, acrobatic feeding behavior and balances with its long tail while foraging in low bushes and forest understorey.
Habitat
The brown Cuckoo-dove inhabits rainforest margins, wet sclerophyll forests, and areas undergoing early secondary growth. These environments typically offer abundant food resources, attracting the brown Cuckoo-dove to form pairs or small groups. Occasionally, significant numbers may gather during periods of exceptional food availability.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Macropygia cuckoo-doves Species
Brown Cuckoo-dove 
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