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Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon

Columba bollii

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
42,8 cm
Gewicht
360,0 g
Familie
Columbidae
Ordnung
Columbiformes

Über uns

Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon (Columba bollii) — 36–40 cm. Dark slaty-grey; iridescent green-and-pink neck patch; dark undertail. Endemic to Tenerife and La Palma (Canary Islands) in dense laurel cloud forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted to remnant laurisilva habitat. Closely related to White-tailed Laurel-pigeon.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 42,8 cm 16.9 in
Gewicht 360,0 g 12.70 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon: dark brown; purple-green neck gloss; dark tail; Canary Island Laurisilva endemic species

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.

Gelegegröße

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Lautgebung

Gesang

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense African forest habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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External Databases

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Is the Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon endangered?
The Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
What does the Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense African forest habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon?
The Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon has a wingspan of 42.8 cm, weight of 360.0 g.
What order and family does the Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon belong to?
The Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon (Columba bollii) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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Other species in the Columbidae family

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