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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Columbiformes Columbidae

Spot-breasted Cuckoo-Dove

Macropygia mackinlayi

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
27–31 cm
Body Mass
85.9 g
Diet
Omnivorous
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 135

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 135).

DEF 83

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 83).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

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Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: Bismarck Arch. to Vanuatu Habitat: Forest & Woodland
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Macropygia mackinlayi arossi

    Karkar (e of ne New Guinea), small islands of Bismarck Arch., and Buka to Makira and Rennell (Solomon Is.)

  • Macropygia mackinlayi mackinlayi

    Temotu (=Santa Cruz Is., se Solomon Is.) and Banks Is. through Aneityum (s Vanuatu)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Macropygia mackinlayi

Which family does it belong to?

Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: Bismarck Arch. to Vanuatu

Sources & credits

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