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White-collared Pigeon

Columba albitorques

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
44,1 cm
Gewicht
277,0 g
Familie
Columbidae
Ordnung
Columbiformes

The White-collared Pigeon (Columba albitorques) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (tauben), within the order Columbiformes (tauben). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 44.1 cm and a weight of 277 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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White-collared Pigeon (Columba albitorques) — 34–38 cm. Dark grey overall; bold white hindcollar; white wing spots. Endemic to Ethiopia in rocky highlands, escarpments, and gorges at 1,500–4,000 m. Granivore. Listed as Least Concern but range restricted to the Ethiopian Highlands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 44,1 cm 17.4 in
Gewicht 277,0 g 9.77 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

White-collared Pigeon: dark gray-brown above; white collar; pale below; Ethiopian highland endemic; collar pattern distinctive

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CR. Incubation: 16 days. Fledging: 27-31 days.

Gelegegröße

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Lautgebung

Gesang

Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with mild quality carrying across open rocky Mediterranean terrain.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Columbiformes (Tauben)
Familie Columbidae (Tauben)
Genus Columba
Arten Columba albitorques

Distribution

White-collared Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the White-collared Pigeon endangered?
The White-collared Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-collared Pigeon nest?
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 16 days. Fledging: 27-31 days.
What does the White-collared Pigeon sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with mild quality carrying across open rocky Mediterranean terrain.
How big is the White-collared Pigeon?
The White-collared Pigeon has a wingspan of 44.1 cm, weight of 277.0 g.
What order and family does the White-collared Pigeon belong to?
The White-collared Pigeon (Columba albitorques) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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