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Western Bronze-naped Pigeon

Columba iriditorques

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
31,1 cm
Berat
126,0 g
Famili
Columbidae
Ordo
Columbiformes

Tentang

Compact forest pigeon, 26–28 cm, brownish-grey overall with a striking iridescent bronze and green nape collar. Found in lowland rainforest and gallery forest across West and Central Africa. Feeds primarily on fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Secretive and often detected by its deep, booming call. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 31,1 cm 12.2 in
Berat 126,0 g 4.44 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Lemon Dove: pale lemon-yellow below; dark brown above; plain olive-brown wings; white facial patch; African forest floor species

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL.

Ukuran Sarang

1

Suara

Kicauan

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

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Famili Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Columba
Spesies Columba iriditorques

Distribution

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

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Western Bronze-naped Pigeon endangered?
The Western Bronze-naped Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Western Bronze-naped Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Western Bronze-naped Pigeon sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense South American forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Western Bronze-naped Pigeon?
The Western Bronze-naped Pigeon has a wingspan of 31.1 cm, weight of 126.0 g.
What order and family does the Western Bronze-naped Pigeon belong to?
The Western Bronze-naped Pigeon (Columba iriditorques) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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