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Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon

Columba malherbii

Near Threatened
Envergadura
34,6 cm
Peso
308,5 g
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

The Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon (Columba malherbii) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.6 cm and a weight of 308.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Paloma de São Tomé (Columba malherbii) — Paloma endémica de las islas de São Tomé y Príncipe en el Golfo de Guinea. Habita en bosques tropicales húmedos. Se considera rara y su población está en declive por la deforestación.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 34,6 cm 13.6 in
Peso 308,5 g 10.88 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: PL.

Tamaño de la puesta

1

Sonido

Canto

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through open dry woodland in Americas. 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 malherbii

Distribution

Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon endangered?
The Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through open dry woodland in Americas. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon?
The Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon has a wingspan of 34.6 cm, weight of 308.5 g.
What order and family does the Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon belong to?
The Sao Tome Bronze-naped Pigeon (Columba malherbii) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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