Hill Pigeon
Columba rupestris
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Hill Pigeon (Columba rupestris) — 31–35 cm. Pale grey with a white rump; dark terminal tail band; two black wing bars; pinkish breast. Inhabits rocky hillsides, cliffs, and high-altitude valleys from Central Asia to China and Mongolia at 3,000–5,000 m. Granivore; forms large flocks in winter on lower slopes and farmland.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 44,6 cm | 17.6 in |
| Ağırlık | 238,68200000000002 g | 8.42 oz |
Tanımlama
Tuy
Hill Pigeon: pale gray; dark wing bars; white tail band; rock pigeon relative; Himalayan cliff species; band-tailed pattern
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: PL.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2
Ses
Şarkı
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with mild quality carrying across open rocky terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Familya | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Columba |
| Türler | Columba rupestris |
Distribution
Hill Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family