Ashy Woodpigeon
Columba pulchricollis
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Ashy Woodpigeon (Columba pulchricollis) — 36–40 cm. Grey-brown; pale ashy-grey head; iridescent lilac-pink neck patch; whitish collar. Inhabits forest and forest edge in the eastern Himalayas, southern China, and northern Southeast Asia at 1,500–3,500 m. Frugivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 40.8 cm | 16.1 in |
| Weight | 330.0 g | 11.64 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Ashy Woodpigeon: ashy gray; buffy nape; dark flight feathers; iridescent neck gloss; Himalayan-Southeast Asian montane species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 21-23 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Sound
Song
Deep, resonant cooing with ashy timbre; rich carrying notes echoing through dense South Asian highland forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Columba |
| Species | Columba pulchricollis |
Distribution
Ashy Woodpigeon has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family