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Great Cuckoo-Dove

Great Cuckoo-Dove

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A large and striking cuckoo-dove, known for its iridescent purplish-chestnut plumage and contrasting pale head. It is native to the rainforests of New Guinea and nearby islands.
Where to spot
Endemic to New Guinea and several surrounding smaller islands, inhabiting primary and secondary montane rainforests, typically at higher altitudes.
How to spot
Look for its large size, long tail, and distinctive pale head contrasting with a dark body. Listen for its deep, booming calls that echo through the forest. Often found in the canopy.
When to spot
Most visible during morning and late afternoon when it may perch openly or forage for fruit. Active year-round.
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File:Reinwardtoena reinwardti 107893549.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Reinwardtoena reinwardti 115320379.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Reinwardtoena reinwardti 115320379 (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Reinwardtoena reinwardti 3195818.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Reinwardtoena reinwardti 3195818 (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Reinwardtoena reinwardti 338536896.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Reinwardtoena reinwardti 5072022.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Reinwardtoena reinwardtii.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Reinwardtoena reinwardtii 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its impressive size and vibrant iridescence make it one of the most visually distinctive cuckoo-doves in its range.
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