Speckled Pigeon
Columba guinea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="columba-guinea"></birdfyi-bird>The Speckled Pigeon (Columba guinea) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 45.7 cm and a weight of 307.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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О нас
Speckled Pigeon (Columba guinea) — 36–41 cm. Grey with chestnut-brown wings boldly spotted white; bare red orbital skin; pinkish underparts. Widespread in rocky areas, cliffs, and open country across sub-Saharan Africa. Granivore; common urban bird; nests on buildings and cliffs.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 45,7 cm | 18.0 in |
| Масса | 307,5 g | 10.85 oz |
Идентификация
Оперение
Speckled Pigeon: gray with rufous wing speckling; bare red orbital skin; white spots on wings; dark tail band; African species
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: PL,SC. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.
Размер кладки
1-3
Звук
Пение
Soft, gentle five-note cooing; pure melodic notes with classic quality carrying across open European terrain.
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Семейство | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Columba |
| Виды | Columba guinea |
Distribution
Speckled Pigeon has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family