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White-tailed Laurel-pigeon

Columba junoniae

Near Threatened
Envergure
43,8 cm
Poids
400,0 g
Famille
Columbidae
Ordre
Columbiformes

The White-tailed Laurel-pigeon (Columba junoniae) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 43.8 cm and a weight of 400 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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White-tailed Laurel-pigeon (Columba junoniae) — 37–40 cm. Dark grey with white tail tip; iridescent neck patch. Endemic to La Palma, La Gomera, and Tenerife (Canary Islands) in laurel forest. Frugivore. Vulnerable; strongly dependent on intact laurisilva. One of the rarest European pigeons.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 43,8 cm 17.2 in
Poids 400,0 g 14.11 oz

Identification

Plumage

White-tailed Laurel-pigeon: dark brown; purple neck gloss; white tail band; Canary Island Laurisilva endemic; white tail diagnostic

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Taille de la couvée

1-2

Son

Chant

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense highland African 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 junoniae

Distribution

White-tailed Laurel-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the White-tailed Laurel-pigeon endangered?
The White-tailed Laurel-pigeon has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the White-tailed Laurel-pigeon sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense highland African forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the White-tailed Laurel-pigeon?
The White-tailed Laurel-pigeon has a wingspan of 43.8 cm, weight of 400.0 g.
What order and family does the White-tailed Laurel-pigeon belong to?
The White-tailed Laurel-pigeon (Columba junoniae) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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