Wildlifeof Sumatra
Barusan Cuckoo-Dove
Pigeons and DovesMacropygia modiglianii
Also known as: Macropygia modigliani
Basic stats
Range
Three western Sumatran islands
The Barusan cuckoo-dove is found on three of the western Sumatran islands. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the ruddy cuckoo-dove and was promoted to species status on the results of an acoustic study published in 2016. Three subspecies are recognised, each endemic to a specific island (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Barusan Cuckoo-Dove found?
- Three western Sumatran islands