Cameroon Olive-pigeon
Columba sjostedti
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<birdfyi-bird slug="columba-sjostedti"></birdfyi-bird>The Cameroon Olive-pigeon (Columba sjostedti) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 43.4 cm and a weight of 308.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Cameroon Olive-pigeon (Columba sjostedti) — 36–40 cm. Dark purplish-grey; yellow bill and orbital ring; spotted wing coverts; white-tipped tail. Endemic to montane forest of Cameroon, Bioko Island, and adjacent Nigeria. Frugivore. Restricted-range species of the Cameroon Highlands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 43.4 cm | 17.1 in |
| Weight | 308.5 g | 10.88 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Cameroon Olive-pigeon: olive-gray; yellow orbital ring; purple neck gloss; Cameroon highlands montane forest endemic pigeon
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 humid Comoro 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 sjostedti |
Distribution
Cameroon Olive-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family