White-collared Pigeon
Columba albitorques
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<birdfyi-bird slug="columba-albitorques"></birdfyi-bird>The White-collared Pigeon (Columba albitorques) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 44.1 cm and a weight of 277 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
White-collared Pigeon (Columba albitorques) — 34–38 cm. Dark grey overall; bold white hindcollar; white wing spots. Endemic to Ethiopia in rocky highlands, escarpments, and gorges at 1,500–4,000 m. Granivore. Listed as Least Concern but range restricted to the Ethiopian Highlands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 44.1 cm | 17.4 in |
| Weight | 277.0 g | 9.77 oz |
Identification
Plumage
White-collared Pigeon: dark gray-brown above; white collar; pale below; Ethiopian highland endemic; collar pattern distinctive
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 16 days. Fledging: 27-31 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with mild quality carrying across open rocky Mediterranean terrain.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Columba |
| Species | Columba albitorques |
Distribution
White-collared Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family