Conservation Status
Conservation hubClose to qualifying as threatened in the near future.
The Slaty Cuckoo-Dove is threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation for agriculture and logging. While specific recovery programs are limited, conservation efforts in the Lesser Sunda Islands focus on protecting remaining forest habitats. Responsible safari tourism can help by raising awareness and providing economic incentives for local communities to conserve these vital ecosystems.
The black cuckoo-dove or black dove, also known as the slaty cuckoo dove, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands, being found on Timor, Wetar, Rote, and Atauro. It inhabits primary and secondary monsoon forest, eucalyptus forest, and woodlands. It is 38.5 cm (15.2 in) long on average and is mainly dark bluish-gray, lighter on the head and underparts and darker on the wings and tail. It has yellow orbital skin.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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