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Yellow-eyed Pigeon

Columba eversmanni

Vulnerable
Envergadura
40,7 cm
Peso
200,25 g
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

The Yellow-eyed Pigeon (Columba eversmanni) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.7 cm and a weight of 200.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Yellow-eyed Pigeon (Columba eversmanni) — 28–32 cm. Small; pale grey; yellow orbital skin and eye; faint green neck gloss. Inhabits arid steppe, farmland, and open woodland from Central Asia to northwest China. Granivore; migratory; declining due to agricultural intensification. Vulnerable.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 40,7 cm 16.0 in
Peso 200,25 g 7.06 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Yellow-eyed Pigeon: pale blue-gray; yellow eye-ring; pinkish-white below; subtle plumage; Central Asian vulnerable pigeon species

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CV.

Tamaño de la puesta

2

Sonido

Canto

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through open European woodland 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 eversmanni

Distribution

Yellow-eyed Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Yellow-eyed Pigeon endangered?
The Yellow-eyed Pigeon has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Yellow-eyed Pigeon nest?
Nest type: CV.
What does the Yellow-eyed Pigeon sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through open European woodland habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Yellow-eyed Pigeon?
The Yellow-eyed Pigeon has a wingspan of 40.7 cm, weight of 200.25 g.
What order and family does the Yellow-eyed Pigeon belong to?
The Yellow-eyed Pigeon (Columba eversmanni) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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