Ashy Woodpigeon
Columba pulchricollis
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À propos
Ashy Woodpigeon (Columba pulchricollis) — 36–40 cm. Grey-brown; pale ashy-grey head; iridescent lilac-pink neck patch; whitish collar. Inhabits forest and forest edge in the eastern Himalayas, southern China, and northern Southeast Asia at 1,500–3,500 m. Frugivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 40,8 cm | 16.1 in |
| Poids | 330,0 g | 11.64 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Ashy Woodpigeon: ashy gray; buffy nape; dark flight feathers; iridescent neck gloss; Himalayan-Southeast Asian montane species
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 21-23 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-2
Son
Chant
Deep, resonant cooing with ashy timbre; rich carrying notes echoing through dense South Asian highland forest.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Famille | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Columba |
| Espèces | Columba pulchricollis |
Distribution
Ashy Woodpigeon has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family