Metallic Pigeon
Columba vitiensis
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Metallic Pigeon (Columba vitiensis) — 38–40 cm. Predominantly white head and underparts contrasting with dark metallic green back and wings; red bill and feet. Inhabits forest and forest edge across the Pacific from the Philippines and Moluccas through Melanesia to Fiji and Samoa. Frugivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 43.3 cm | 17.0 in |
| Weight | 372.8333333333333 g | 13.15 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Metallic Pigeon: dark glossy brown-black; brilliant metallic iridescent neck gloss; pale gray below; Pacific island species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 21 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with mild quality, historically extinct passenger pigeon species.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Columba |
| Species | Columba vitiensis |
Distribution
Metallic Pigeon has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family