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Birdwatching in Africa - White-collared Pigeon, Columba albitorques


The White-collared Pigeon (Columba albitorques) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.

The species is endemic to the Ethiopian highlands in Eritrea and Ethiopia. It occupies countryside surrounding rocky cliffs and gorges. Also common in town centres.

Range map from www.oiseaux.net

Range map
Range map from www.oiseaux.net - Ornithological Portal Oiseaux.net
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Description
32 centimetres long. This large grey-brown pigeon has an obvious white hindcollar contrasting with a dark slate head. In flight it shows prominent white wing patches formed by white inner primary coverts.

Length: 28 - 32 cm
Wingspan:
Weight:
Longevity:
Distinctive Feature

Similar Species



From opus at www.birdforum.net the forum for wild birds and birding.
Female / Male

• Sexes similar, juveniles with pale edges to crown feathers.

From opus at www.birdforum.net the forum for wild birds and birding.


Listen to the White-collared Pigeon


Remarks from the Recordist

Wing clap from a single bird flushing from the side of a small stream through agricultural fields and grasslands.


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Conservation status
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.



From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Sighted: 24 October 2019 (Date of first photo that I could use)
Location: Gemessa Gedel, Ethiopia


White-collared Pigeon, Columba albitorques
White-collared Pigeon - 24 October 2019 - Gemessa Gedel, Ethiopia

White-collared Pigeon, Columba albitorques
White-collared Pigeon - 24 October 2019 - Gemessa Gedel, Ethiopia

White-collared Pigeon, Columba albitorques
White-collared Pigeon - 24 October 2019 - Gemessa Gedel, Ethiopia

White-collared Pigeon, Columba albitorques
White-collared Pigeon - 24 October 2019 - Gemessa Gedel, Ethiopia



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