Somali Pigeon
Columba oliviae
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Somali Pigeon (Columba oliviae) — 30–33 cm. Pale grey-brown with a vinous-pink tinge; pale eye; subtle neck gloss. Endemic to northern Somalia on rocky arid hillsides and coastal cliffs. Granivore. A poorly known endemic of the Somali Highlands; status uncertain.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 40,2 cm | 15.8 in |
| الوزن | 308,5 g | 10.88 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Somali Pigeon: gray above; pinkish-white below; iridescent neck gloss; gray tail; yellow-red bill; Somali dry country species
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: PL.
عدد البيض في الوضع
1
الصوت
الغناء
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with warm quality, poorly documented due to extinction. 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 oliviae |
Distribution
Somali Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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الأسئلة الشائعة
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Similar Birds
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