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Snow Pigeon

Columba leuconota

Least Concern
翼展
46.3 cm
体重
284.75 g
Columbidae
Columbiformes

关于

Snow Pigeon (Columba leuconota) — 34–38 cm. White head and nape contrast with dark brown back; white rump; black tail terminal band; pinkish underparts. Inhabits Himalayan valleys and cliffs from Pakistan to southwestern China at 2,000–5,500 m. Granivore; nests on cliff ledges; descends to lower elevations in winter.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 46.3 cm 18.2 in
体重 284.75 g 10.04 oz

识别

羽毛

Snow Pigeon: white head; dark collar; brown back; white tail with dark bar; white wings; Himalayan high-altitude species

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 17-19 days.

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with mild quality carrying across open rocky highland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Columba
物种 Columba leuconota

Distribution

Snow Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Snow Pigeon endangered?
The Snow Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Snow Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 17-19 days.
What does the Snow Pigeon sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with mild quality carrying across open rocky highland. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Snow Pigeon?
The Snow Pigeon has a wingspan of 46.3 cm, weight of 284.75 g.
What order and family does the Snow Pigeon belong to?
The Snow Pigeon (Columba leuconota) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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