New Zealand Pigeon

Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae

Large pigeon endemic to New Zealand with distinctive blue-green iridescent plumage, white belly, and red eye. Makes conspicuous display flights in breeding season; often seen feeding on heavily fruiting trees or fresh leaves and flower buds in spring. Widespread where food is available. Only emits soft “oo” calls, but note distinctive wingbeat sound, especially when alighting or taking off. Chatham Island Pigeon, the only similar species, is larger and confined to Chatham Islands.

分类信息

学名
Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae
命名信息
(Gmelin, JF, 1789)
Columbiformes
Columbidae
Hemiphaga

分布与栖息地

迁徙
Resident species

保护状况

种群趋势
rising

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分布

鸟叫声

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