Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon
Columba delegorguei
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Medium-sized pigeon, 28–31 cm, with a rich chestnut back, dark bluish-grey head, and a distinctive iridescent bronze-green nape patch. Males show a white throat streak. Inhabits montane and lowland forests of eastern Africa from Ethiopia to eastern South Africa. Frugivore, feeding on figs and forest fruits. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 34,7 cm | 13.7 in |
| Peso | 149,5 g | 5.27 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Delegorgue's Pigeon: dark olive-brown above; iridescent purple-green neck gloss; pale gray below; African forest pigeon; subtle
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL.
Tamanho da postura
2
Som
Canto
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense tropical humid 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 delegorguei |
Distribution
Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family