White-tailed Laurel-pigeon
Columba junoniae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="columba-junoniae"></birdfyi-bird>The White-tailed Laurel-pigeon (Columba junoniae) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 43.8 cm and a weight of 400 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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White-tailed Laurel-pigeon (Columba junoniae) — 37–40 cm. Dark grey with white tail tip; iridescent neck patch. Endemic to La Palma, La Gomera, and Tenerife (Canary Islands) in laurel forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; strongly dependent on intact laurisilva. One of the rarest European pigeons.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 43.8 cm | 17.2 in |
| Weight | 400.0 g | 14.11 oz |
Identification
Plumage
White-tailed Laurel-pigeon: dark brown; purple neck gloss; white tail band; Canary Island Laurisilva endemic; white tail diagnostic
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1-2
Sound
Song
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense highland African 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 junoniae |
Distribution
White-tailed Laurel-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family