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White-tailed Laurel-pigeon

Columba junoniae

Near Threatened
طول الجناح
43,8 cm
الوزن
400,0 g
الفصيلة
Columbidae
الرتبة
Columbiformes

حول

White-tailed Laurel-pigeon (Columba junoniae) — 37–40 cm. Dark grey with white tail tip; iridescent neck patch. Endemic to La Palma, La Gomera, and Tenerife (Canary Islands) in laurel forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; strongly dependent on intact laurisilva. One of the rarest European pigeons.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 43,8 cm 17.2 in
الوزن 400,0 g 14.11 oz

التعرف

الريش

White-tailed Laurel-pigeon: dark brown; purple neck gloss; white tail band; Canary Island Laurisilva endemic; white tail diagnostic

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

عدد البيض في الوضع

1-2

الصوت

الغناء

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense highland African forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
الفصيلة Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Columba
الأنواع Columba junoniae

Distribution

White-tailed Laurel-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the White-tailed Laurel-pigeon endangered?
The White-tailed Laurel-pigeon has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the White-tailed Laurel-pigeon sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense highland African forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the White-tailed Laurel-pigeon?
The White-tailed Laurel-pigeon has a wingspan of 43.8 cm, weight of 400.0 g.
What order and family does the White-tailed Laurel-pigeon belong to?
The White-tailed Laurel-pigeon (Columba junoniae) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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