Japanese wood pigeon
Columbiformes / Family: Columbidae
- Total length
- approx. 40 cm
- Range
- The Ryukyu Islands, the Izu Islands, and the Goto Islands
During the breeding season, males produce low, cow-like growling sounds of "Grrruuuu…," which gave rise to its local name meaning "cow dove." In the diorama, it can be observed flying within the forest.
It has a green sheen on its head and chest. Its legs are red, and it is larger than the Oriental turtle dove (Streptopelia orientalis).
Ranging from coastal areas to dimly lit broadleaved evergreen forests, it is often found along the shorelines on Tokunoshima. It feeds on fruits and flower buds. In Amami-Oshima, it is known to make nests on the ground. Being highly cautious, it gives a guttural "gruuu" call when approached.
Habitat of This Animal:
B:Forest along the mountain ridge - B3:Forest near the mountain peak
Cloud forests with high humidity where fog develops frequently grow in the mountains of high altitudes in tropical and subtropical zones. In Tokunoshima Island, such cloud forests are found mainly near the peak of Mt. Inokawadake. Because solar radiation is limited, the trees here are lower than forests in lowlands. Here, many epiphytes, ferns, and bryophytes can be found not only on the ground but also on tree trunks and branches.
This B3:Forest near the mountain peak