Yellow-legged Pigeon
Columba pallidiceps
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<birdfyi-bird slug="columba-pallidiceps"></birdfyi-bird>The Yellow-legged Pigeon (Columba pallidiceps) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 46.4 cm and a weight of 459 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Hakkında
Yellow-legged Pigeon (Columba pallidiceps) — 37–40 cm. Pale grey head; dark back; pale underparts; distinctive yellow-orange legs and feet; red bill. Inhabits forest and forest edge on islands of the Bismarck Archipelago and Solomon Islands. Frugivore. Vulnerable due to ongoing deforestation and hunting pressure.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 46,4 cm | 18.3 in |
| Ağırlık | 459,0 g | 16.19 oz |
Tanımlama
Tuy
Yellow-legged Pigeon: dark olive-gray above; pale gray below; yellow legs; iridescent neck gloss; Pacific island pigeon; yellow legs
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
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Ses
Şarkı
Deep, resonant cooing with yellow-legged warmth; low mellow notes audible through dense Pacific island forest.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Familya | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Columba |
| Türler | Columba pallidiceps |
Distribution
Yellow-legged Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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