White-collared Pigeon
Columba albitorques
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderColumbiformes (Pigeons and Doves)
- FamilyColumbidae (Pigeons and Doves)
- GenusColumba (Typical Old World Pigeons)
- SpeciesColumba albitorques (White-collared Pigeon)
About the White-collared Pigeon
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 gorgesand is also common in town centres.
The species is monotypic: no subspecies are recognised. The white-collared pigeon is 32 cm (13 in) in length. It is a large grey-brown pigeon with a conspicuous white hindcollar contrasting with a slate-grey head. In flight it shows prominent white wing patches formed by white inner primary coverts.
Sinclair, Ian; Ryan, Peter (2003). Birds of Africa South of the Sahara. Cape Town: Struik. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-collared Pigeon in Bale Mountains National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bale Mountains National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-collared Pigeon in Bale Mountains National Park?
About 60% of wildlife watchers report a White-collared Pigeon sighting in Bale Mountains National Park, based on 169 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-collared Pigeon in Bale Mountains National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for White-collared Pigeon in Bale Mountains National Park in our monthly data.