Snow Pigeon
Columba leuconota
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<birdfyi-bird slug="columba-leuconota"></birdfyi-bird>The Snow Pigeon (Columba leuconota) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 46.3 cm and a weight of 284.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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について
Snow Pigeon (Columba leuconota) — 34–38 cm. White head and nape contrast with dark brown back; white rump; black tail terminal band; pinkish underparts. Inhabits Himalayan valleys and cliffs from Pakistan to southwestern China at 2,000–5,500 m. Granivore; nests on cliff ledges; descends to lower elevations in winter.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 46.3 cm | 18.2 in |
| 体重 | 284.75 g | 10.04 oz |
識別
羽毛
Snow Pigeon: white head; dark collar; brown back; white tail with dark bar; white wings; Himalayan high-altitude species
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 17-19 days.
一腹卵数
2
鳴き声
さえずり
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with mild quality carrying across open rocky highland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| 科 | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Columba |
| 種 | Columba leuconota |
Distribution
Snow Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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