Speckled Pigeon
Columba guinea
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Speckled Pigeon (Columba guinea) — 36–41 cm. Grey with chestnut-brown wings boldly spotted white; bare red orbital skin; pinkish underparts. Widespread in rocky areas, cliffs, and open country across sub-Saharan Africa. Granivore; common urban bird; nests on buildings and cliffs.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 45.7 cm | 18.0 in |
| Weight | 307.5 g | 10.85 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Speckled Pigeon: gray with rufous wing speckling; bare red orbital skin; white spots on wings; dark tail band; African species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL,SC. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle five-note cooing; pure melodic notes with classic quality carrying across open European terrain.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Columba |
| Species | Columba guinea |
Distribution
Speckled Pigeon has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family