About the Western Bronze-naped Pigeon
The western bronze-naped pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae, part of the subgenus Turturoena. A medium sized bird, it has a pale, broad terminal tail band which is noticeable on landing. It is found in most countries of Africa. The IUCN Red List classifies it as a species of least concern.
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A medium sized bird, the western bronze-naped pigeon measures about 25 centimetres (9.8 in) in length. It has a pale, broad terminal tail band which is noticeable on landing. The adult male weighs about 130 grams (4.6 oz), and has dark bluish grey head, and dark vinous belly and breast. The adult female weighs about 122 grams (4.3 oz), and has cinnamon-reddish brown crown, and greyish chestnut underparts.
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Where the Western Bronze-naped Pigeon lives
When to see the Western Bronze-naped Pigeon
Peak activity in July · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Laurel PigeonColumba junoniaeThe laurel pigeon is a dark brown and grey bird of 40 cm; it resembles a very dark wood pigeon.
Bolle's PigeonColumba bolliiLarger than the common pigeon, a length of 36 cm to 38 cm.
Sri Lanka Wood PigeonColumba torringtoniaeThe Sri Lankan wood pigeon or Ceylon wood pigeon is a pigeon which is an endemic resident breeding bird in the mountains of Sri Lanka.
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