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Comoro Olive-pigeon

Columba pollenii

Near Threatened
Envergadura
44,9 cm
Peso
308,5 g
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

The Comoro Olive-pigeon (Columba pollenii) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (palomas y tórtolas), within the order Columbiformes (palomas y tórtolas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 44.9 cm and a weight of 308.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Comoro Olive-pigeon (Columba pollenii) — 36–40 cm. Dark grey with purple gloss; yellow bill and orbital ring; spotted wing coverts. Endemic to the Comoro Islands in forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; restricted island range and forest loss.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 44,9 cm 17.7 in
Peso 308,5 g 10.88 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Comoro Olive-pigeon: olive-gray; yellow orbital ring; purple-green neck gloss; Comoro islands endemic pigeon; island distribution

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Tamaño de la puesta

1

Sonido

Canto

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense highland Asian forest. 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 pollenii

Distribution

Comoro Olive-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Comoro Olive-pigeon endangered?
The Comoro Olive-pigeon has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the Comoro Olive-pigeon sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense highland Asian forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Comoro Olive-pigeon?
The Comoro Olive-pigeon has a wingspan of 44.9 cm, weight of 308.5 g.
What order and family does the Comoro Olive-pigeon belong to?
The Comoro Olive-pigeon (Columba pollenii) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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