About Macropygia doreya Bonaparte, 1854
Macropygia doreya Bonaparte, 1854, commonly known as Sultan's cuckoo-dove, typically measures 35–37 centimetres (14–15 inches) in total length. Males usually have subtle rose and green colouration on their nape and neck. Many of its subspecies have whitish underparts, fine dark barring on the lower body, and/or a whitish cap. The call of this dove is a very loud "whoop-a whoop", with slight call differences between different subspecies. Sultan's cuckoo-dove lives in rainforest, woodland, scrubland, and rainforest regrowth habitats. These doves are most often encountered in pairs or groups. Their diet is made up of berries from both native plant species and introduced weed species. They may be nomadic, moving based on local food availability. They typically fly short distances low to the ground, with strong, powerful flight. Breeding takes place in spring and summer. The species builds a flat platform nest made from sticks and vines, which is placed either in the fork of a tree or on top of a low tree. A single creamy white egg is laid per clutch.
