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White-collared Pigeon

Columba albitorques

Least Concern
Envergadura
44,1 cm
Peso
277,0 g
Família
Columbidae
Ordem
Columbiformes

The White-collared Pigeon (Columba albitorques) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 44.1 cm and a weight of 277 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

White-collared Pigeon (Columba albitorques) — 34–38 cm. Dark grey overall; bold white hindcollar; white wing spots. Endemic to Ethiopia in rocky highlands, escarpments, and gorges at 1,500–4,000 m. Granivore. Listed as Least Concern but range restricted to the Ethiopian Highlands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 44,1 cm 17.4 in
Peso 277,0 g 9.77 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

White-collared Pigeon: dark gray-brown above; white collar; pale below; Ethiopian highland endemic; collar pattern distinctive

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CR. Incubation: 16 days. Fledging: 27-31 days.

Tamanho da postura

2

Som

Canto

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

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Família Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Columba
Espécies Columba albitorques

Distribution

White-collared Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the White-collared Pigeon endangered?
The White-collared Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-collared Pigeon nest?
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 16 days. Fledging: 27-31 days.
What does the White-collared Pigeon sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with mild quality carrying across open rocky Mediterranean terrain.
How big is the White-collared Pigeon?
The White-collared Pigeon has a wingspan of 44.1 cm, weight of 277.0 g.
What order and family does the White-collared Pigeon belong to?
The White-collared Pigeon (Columba albitorques) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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