Ashy Wood Pigeon
Columba pulchricollis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderColumbiformes (Pigeons and Doves)
- FamilyColumbidae (Pigeons and Doves)
- GenusColumba (Typical Old World Pigeons)
- SpeciesColumba pulchricollis (Ashy Wood Pigeon)
About the Ashy Wood Pigeon
The ashy wood pigeon (Columba pulchricollis) is a member of the bird family Columbidae, found in temperate forests of southeastern Asia. The ashy wood pigeon has a wide range throughout Southeast Asia, able to be found in Nepal, Bhutan, northern India, southern Tibet, southern China, northern Laos, northern to mid Myanmar, northern Thailand, and Taiwan. While the world population is unknown, the Taiwan population is estimated to be anywhere from 10,000 to 100,000 breeding pairs.
Clutches usually consist of one single white egg, although double egg clutches have been recorded. This pigeon incubates its eggs for approximately 21–23 days. Young birds fledge at about 28 days from being hatched. Pigeon Information & Resources Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Ashy Wood Pigeon in Langtang 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 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | |
| 3 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 4 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 5 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 6 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 7 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 8 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 9 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Ashy Wood Pigeon in Langtang National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Ashy Wood Pigeon sighting in Langtang National Park, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Ashy Wood Pigeon in Langtang National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Ashy Wood Pigeon in Langtang National Park in our monthly data.