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Somali Pigeon

Columba oliviae

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
40,2 cm
Khối Lượng
308,5 g
Họ
Columbidae
Bộ
Columbiformes

Giới Thiệu

Somali Pigeon (Columba oliviae) — 30–33 cm. Pale grey-brown with a vinous-pink tinge; pale eye; subtle neck gloss. Endemic to northern Somalia on rocky arid hillsides and coastal cliffs. Granivore. A poorly known endemic of the Somali Highlands; status uncertain.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 40,2 cm 15.8 in
Khối Lượng 308,5 g 10.88 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Somali Pigeon: gray above; pinkish-white below; iridescent neck gloss; gray tail; yellow-red bill; Somali dry country species

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: PL.

Số Trứng

1

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with warm quality, poorly documented due to extinction. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Họ Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Columba
Loài Columba oliviae

Distribution

Somali Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Somali Pigeon endangered?
The Somali Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Somali Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Somali Pigeon sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with warm quality, poorly documented due to extinction. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Somali Pigeon?
The Somali Pigeon has a wingspan of 40.2 cm, weight of 308.5 g.
What order and family does the Somali Pigeon belong to?
The Somali Pigeon (Columba oliviae) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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