Western Bronze-naped Pigeon
Columba iriditorques
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<birdfyi-bird slug="columba-iriditorques"></birdfyi-bird>The Western Bronze-naped Pigeon (Columba iriditorques) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.1 cm and a weight of 126 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Compact forest pigeon, 26–28 cm, brownish-grey overall with a striking iridescent bronze and green nape collar. Found in lowland rainforest and gallery forest across West and Central Africa. Feeds primarily on fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Secretive and often detected by its deep, booming call. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.1 cm | 12.2 in |
| Weight | 126.0 g | 4.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
1
Sound
Song
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense South American 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 iriditorques |
Distribution
Western Bronze-naped Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family