Speckled Wood Pigeon
Columba hodgsonii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderColumbiformes (Pigeons and Doves)
- FamilyColumbidae (Pigeons and Doves)
- GenusColumba (Typical Old World Pigeons)
- SpeciesColumba hodgsonii (Speckled Wood Pigeon)
About the Speckled Wood Pigeon
The speckled wood pigeon (Columba hodgsonii), also known as Hodgson's pigeon or the jungle pigeon, is a medium-sized pigeon of the bird family Columbidae and genus Columba. It is a monotypic species. It measures 38–40 cm (15–15.5 in) in length, with males featuring a pale gray head and females having a grayish-brown head. Males have a distinctive pinkish-silver breast speckled with black spots and a maroon belly, while females exhibit less vibrant coloration. Both sexes have blackish-brown tails and primaries, iris color differs slightly. The species is distributed across the Himalayas extending from Kashmir to western and central China, as well as parts of India, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and Afghanistan. Inhabiting evergreen and semi-evergreen hill forests at elevations of 1,800–4,000 meters (5,900–13,100 ft), descend in winter based on food availability. Diet consists mainly of acorns, berries, and fruits, typically foraging in small flocks. Breeding occurs from May to August, with nests situated 3–8 meters (9.8–26.2 ft) above ground.
The speckled wood pigeon was formally described by the Irish zoologist and politician Nicholas Aylward Vigors... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Speckled Wood Pigeon in Doi Inthanon 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 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 4 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 5 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Speckled Wood Pigeon in Doi Inthanon National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Speckled Wood Pigeon sighting in Doi Inthanon National Park, based on 337 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Speckled Wood Pigeon in Doi Inthanon National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Speckled Wood Pigeon in Doi Inthanon National Park in our monthly data.