Sao Tome Olive-pigeon
Columba thomensis
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Sao Tome Olive-pigeon (Columba thomensis) — 40–45 cm. Large; dark purplish-grey; yellow orbital skin; spotted wing coverts. Endemic to São Tomé Island in dense forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable due to ongoing deforestation of São Tomé's lowland forest.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 46.7 cm | 18.4 in |
| Weight | 466.6666666666667 g | 16.46 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Sao Tome Olive-pigeon: large; dark olive-gray; yellow bill and eye-ring; iridescent neck; Sao Tome island endemic; critically large
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense South Asian forest habitat. 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 thomensis |
Distribution
Sao Tome Olive-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family