Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon
Columba bollii
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 42,8 cm | 16.9 in |
| Peso | 360,0 g | 12.70 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon: dark brown; purple-green neck gloss; dark tail; Canary Island Laurisilva endemic species
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1
Sonido
Canto
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense African forest habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Columbiformes (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Familia | Columbidae (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Genus | Columba |
| Especies | Columba bollii |
Distribution
Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family