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Hill Pigeon

Columba rupestris

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
44,6 cm
Berat
238,68200000000002 g
Famili
Columbidae
Ordo
Columbiformes

Tentang

Hill Pigeon (Columba rupestris) — 31–35 cm. Pale grey with a white rump; dark terminal tail band; two black wing bars; pinkish breast. Inhabits rocky hillsides, cliffs, and high-altitude valleys from Central Asia to China and Mongolia at 3,000–5,000 m. Granivore; forms large flocks in winter on lower slopes and farmland.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 44,6 cm 17.6 in
Berat 238,68200000000002 g 8.42 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Hill Pigeon: pale gray; dark wing bars; white tail band; rock pigeon relative; Himalayan cliff species; band-tailed pattern

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

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

Distribution

Hill Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Hill Pigeon endangered?
The Hill Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Hill Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Hill Pigeon sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with mild quality carrying across open rocky terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Hill Pigeon?
The Hill Pigeon has a wingspan of 44.6 cm, weight of 238.68200000000002 g.
What order and family does the Hill Pigeon belong to?
The Hill Pigeon (Columba rupestris) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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