Andaman Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia rufipennis
LCLeast Concern Endemic to India
- Family
- Doves and Pigeons (Columbidae)
- Order
- Columbiformes
Overview
The Andaman cuckoo-dove (Macropygia rufipennis) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is characterized by its small body and rusty color. Its call is a repeated cooing "koo".
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Andaman cuckoo-dove
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
