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White-collared Pigeon

Columba albitorques

Least Concern
Envergure
44,1 cm
Poids
277,0 g
Famille
Columbidae
Ordre
Columbiformes

The White-collared Pigeon (Columba albitorques) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 44.1 cm and a weight of 277 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

White-collared Pigeon (Columba albitorques) — 34–38 cm. Dark grey overall; bold white hindcollar; white wing spots. Endemic to Ethiopia in rocky highlands, escarpments, and gorges at 1,500–4,000 m. Granivore. Listed as Least Concern but range restricted to the Ethiopian Highlands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 44,1 cm 17.4 in
Poids 277,0 g 9.77 oz

Identification

Plumage

White-collared Pigeon: dark gray-brown above; white collar; pale below; Ethiopian highland endemic; collar pattern distinctive

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CR. Incubation: 16 days. Fledging: 27-31 days.

Taille de la couvée

2

Son

Chant

Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with mild quality carrying across open rocky Mediterranean terrain.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Famille Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Columba
Espèces Columba albitorques

Distribution

White-collared Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the White-collared Pigeon endangered?
The White-collared Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-collared Pigeon nest?
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 16 days. Fledging: 27-31 days.
What does the White-collared Pigeon sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with mild quality carrying across open rocky Mediterranean terrain.
How big is the White-collared Pigeon?
The White-collared Pigeon has a wingspan of 44.1 cm, weight of 277.0 g.
What order and family does the White-collared Pigeon belong to?
The White-collared Pigeon (Columba albitorques) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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