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Columba elphinstonii

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Columba elphinstonii Life habits and morphological characteristics

Grey pigeon of medium size (35 cm). It is characterized by a neck ring with broad yellow skin and black scaly spots on the back of the pillow. The upper back has a light purple and green shimmer. The head is grayer than the upper body; Chest grey, gradating to grey buttocks; Chin white. Iris - white to yellow; Mouth - gray-green, base purple; Feet - Red.

Columba elphinstonii Distribution range and habitat

It is distributed in the Indian subcontinent and southwest China, including India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sikkim, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and the southeastern region of Tibet, China.

Columba elphinstonii Detailed Introduction

Columba elphinstonii, Nilgiri Wood-pigeon, single, in pairs, or in small groups. Sexual shyness. Wings flapped away as someone approached. Cry less, cry is a deep cry hu... hu… hu.

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Listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ver 3.1: Red List of Birds 2010.


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