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Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon

Columba delegorguei

Least Concern
Envergure
34,7 cm
Poids
149,5 g
Famille
Columbidae
Ordre
Columbiformes

The Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon (Columba delegorguei) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.7 cm and a weight of 149.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

Medium-sized pigeon, 28–31 cm, with a rich chestnut back, dark bluish-grey head, and a distinctive iridescent bronze-green nape patch. Males show a white throat streak. Inhabits montane and lowland forests of eastern Africa from Ethiopia to eastern South Africa. Frugivore, feeding on figs and forest fruits. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 34,7 cm 13.7 in
Poids 149,5 g 5.27 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL.

Taille de la couvée

2

Son

Chant

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense tropical humid forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon endangered?
The Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense tropical humid forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon?
The Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon has a wingspan of 34.7 cm, weight of 149.5 g.
What order and family does the Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon belong to?
The Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon (Columba delegorguei) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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