Afep Pigeon

Afep Pigeon

Columba unicincta

Least Concern
Envergadura
42,2 cm
Peso
401,5 g
Família
Columbidae
Ordem
Columbiformes

Sobre

Pomba-africana-de-anel (Columba unicincta) — Pomba de grande porte das florestas do centro de África, incluindo Camarões, Gabão, República do Congo e RDC. Apresenta uma banda acinzentada característica no pescoço. Habita florestas tropicais densas de baixada. Pouco conhecida, sendo registrada principalmente através de especímenes antigos.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 42,2 cm 16.6 in
Peso 401,5 g 14.16 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Afep Pigeon: pale gray; white neck gloss; dark flight feathers; large size; Central African rainforest pigeon; pale overall

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: PL.

Tamanho da postura

1

Som

Canto

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense humid African 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 unicincta

Distribution

Afep Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Afep Pigeon endangered?
The Afep Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Afep Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Afep Pigeon sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense humid African forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Afep Pigeon?
The Afep Pigeon has a wingspan of 42.2 cm, weight of 401.5 g.
What order and family does the Afep Pigeon belong to?
The Afep Pigeon (Columba unicincta) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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