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Snow Pigeon

Columba leuconota

Least Concern
Envergadura
46,3 cm
Peso
284,75 g
Família
Columbidae
Ordem
Columbiformes

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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Sobre

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
Envergadura 46,3 cm 18.2 in
Peso 284,75 g 10.04 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Snow Pigeon: white head; dark collar; brown back; white tail with dark bar; white wings; Himalayan high-altitude species

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 17-19 days.

Tamanho da postura

2

Som

Canto

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

Distribution

Snow Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Snow Pigeon endangered?
The Snow Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Snow Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 17-19 days.
What does the Snow Pigeon sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with mild quality carrying across open rocky highland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Snow Pigeon?
The Snow Pigeon has a wingspan of 46.3 cm, weight of 284.75 g.
What order and family does the Snow Pigeon belong to?
The Snow Pigeon (Columba leuconota) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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