White-naped Pigeon
Columba albinucha
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<birdfyi-bird slug="columba-albinucha"></birdfyi-bird>The White-naped Pigeon (Columba albinucha) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.6 cm and a weight of 302.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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White-naped Pigeon (Columba albinucha) — 36–40 cm. Slaty-grey with a distinctive white hindneck patch; yellow-orange bill. Inhabits montane forest of Central Africa (Albertine Rift, Cameroon). Frugivore. A poorly known forest pigeon of high-altitude African forests.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 36.6 cm | 14.4 in |
| Weight | 302.5 g | 10.67 oz |
Identification
Plumage
White-naped Pigeon: white nape patch; dark glossy above; pale below; Central African rainforest; white nape patch diagnostic
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1
Sound
Song
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense South Asian humid forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Columba |
| Species | Columba albinucha |
Distribution
White-naped Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family