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[HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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| Species Details [Taxonomy: HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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Somali Pigeon* |
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Columba oliviae |
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Description (10)
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Somali Pigeon
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Other Names (World)
Somali Pigeon, Somali Rock-pigeon, Somali Stock-dove
Family
Columbidae (Pigeons, Doves)
Size
28 cm
First Described (Guide)
Clarke, 1918
Habitat
Arid, coastal regions. From 75 - 750 m.
Somalia (B).
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Coasts of northern and north-eastern Somalia.
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Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010) and stable.
Status DD
Competition from Speckled Pigeon (Columba guinea), which is expanding its range very rapidly.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Habits
Ground-feeding, rock-dwelling.
Food
Seeds, cultivated grains, berries.
Subspecies
Forms a superspecies with Yellow-eyed Pigeon (Columba eversmanni). Also closely related to Stock Dove (Columba oenas).
No subspecies.
Similar Species
Within its range it might be confused with Feral Pigeon (Rock Dove (Columba livia)) which is larger and much darker.
References
See References.
Files:
BirdLife International
For more information about the Somali Pigeon see...  BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
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