African Olive-pigeon
Columba arquatrix
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African Olive-pigeon (Columba arquatrix) — 38–42 cm. Dark purplish-grey; yellow orbital skin and bill; olive-brown back; spotted wing coverts. Inhabits montane forest and forest edge across eastern and southern Africa at 1,000–3,500 m. Frugivore; feeds on berries and wild figs.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 45,1 cm | 17.8 in |
| Peso | 354,3333333333333 g | 12.50 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
African Olive-pigeon: olive-gray; yellow orbital ring and bill; purple-green neck gloss; gray-olive; Sub-Saharan African species
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 20 days. Fledging: 19 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-2
Som
Canto
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense tropical São Tomé forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Família | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Columba |
| Espécies | Columba arquatrix |
Distribution
African Olive-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family