Columbidae of the day

Doves and pigeons daily!!!!! Moderator: @shepherdzcane

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Salutations! This blog posts pictures of and information about birds belonging to the Columbidae family (doves and pigeons) every day!

Main is @shepherdzcane. All info about me can be found there and DNI’s APPLY to this side blog.

All pictures are from Merlin.

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That’s all from me! Have a good day, coo coo! :^)

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Today’s columbidae:

Maroon Pigeon (Columba thomensis)

Large dark pigeon with a gray head, burgundy body, white spots along the body, and a bright yellow bill and feet. Females are duller than males. Also known as the São Tomé Olive Pigeon. Endemic to the island of São Tomé off the coast of western Africa. It is a scarce species found in the canopies of primary and secondary forest, usually above 1300 m of elevation. Not very vocal, but does give a growling “crrr-crrrow-rrrrow-rrrow-rrrow” and pigeon-like cooing.

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Common Ground Dove (Columbina passerina)

*(07-07-26)

Tiny pinkish-brown dove with a scaly pattern, a short square-tipped tail, bright rufous underwings (distinctive characteristic of Columbina genus), and dark spots on the wing coverts. Sexual dimorphism is slight but noticeable, males have slate-gray feathers on their heads and pinkish-gray bellies, while females are duller, grayer, and more evenly colored than the opposite sex. Has a fairly wide range, as they are common in parts of South America, much of Mexico, and some in the southern U.S. Can be found in open areas with tall grass and trees, riparian corridors, open savannas, and towns. Usually in pairs or small groups when foraging on the ground. Voice is a repetitive series of one-syllable, mournful hoots.

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Today’s columbidae:

Common Bronzewing (Phaps chalcoptera)

Large plump brown pigeon with both sexes having white stripes outlining the eyes and red, green, and blue patches along the wings, giving them a bronzed look, hence the name. Males have yellow foreheads and pink breasts. Native to and common in much of Australia. Inhabits a wide range of habitats, usually near a water source. Gives a single-syllable monotone “whoo” call.

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Today’s columbidae:

African Collared-Dove (Streptopelia roseogrisea)

Medium-sized, pale grayish-brown dove with brown primary wing feathers and a black crescent-shaped marking on the hindneck. Native to North Africa and the southwestern Arabian Peninsula, introduced to and established in Puerto Rico, New Zealand, and even some parts of North America. The wild ancestor of the domesticated Barbary Dove/ Ring-neck Dove. Very similar to the Eurasian Collared Dove; note that Eurasian Collared Doves are darker overall, have more black at the base of the undertail, and have darker primaries than the rest of the wing. The most distinctive feature is their voice, African Collared Doves have a trilling “oo-rrrrooo-oooo” call. Barbary doves also do this.

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Nuku Hiva Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula galeata)

*(07-04-26)

Large pale gray pigeon with greenish-blue back and wings, chestnut rear underside, and a distinctive fleshy saddle at the base of the bill. Also called the Marquesan imperial pigeon or Upe. Endemic to Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia. Can be found in woodland and forested valleys ranging from 200 m to 1,500 m above sea level, at one point these habitats could be found all over the islands, but have dramatically decreased because of deforestation. A critically endangered bird, with about 250 adults and a total population of 300 total. On a brighter note, they are making a steady recovery, with an established population on the island of Ua Huka following successful reintroductions. The most common vocalization is a harsh “krrraahh”, often heard in the early morning.

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Today’s columbidae:

Inca Dove (Columbina inca)

Small sandy brown ground dove, with a scaly pattern, a long tail with white edges, and bright rufous wings visible when in flush. Despite being named after the Inca Empire, these doves don’t live anywhere the empire had settled in. Residents of the southwest U.S, much of Mexico, and western Panama. Has escaped or been intentionally released in Florida, but there is no evidence that the population is growing there. Commonly found in deserts, scrublands, and urban settings like neighborhoods and parks. Usually found in pairs or small groups, in winter, they form communal huddles in a pyramid formation, this helps them retain body heat in cold temperatures. Gives a repetitive, soft whistled song, often likened to the phrase “no hope”. Another distinctive sound is the rattlesnake-like whirring they make with their wings when they fly away.

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Today’s columbidae:

Speckled Pigeon (Columba guinea)

Big (mostly) dark gray pigeon with chestnut colored neck, back, and tail feathers, white spots along the shoulder, and a large red patch of bare skin around the eye. Also known as the African Rock Pigeon or the Guinea Pigeon. Very closely related to the Rock Pigeon/Dove, and has been crossed with it for a long time. In fact, speckled pigeon DNA can be found in many breeds of domestic pigeon. It lives in much of Africa south of the Sahara. Can be found in multiple different open habitats, cliffs, and areas of human habitation, such as cities or towns. Voice is a rapid series of hoots or a deep growling call.

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Today’s columbidae:

Great Cuckoo-Dove (Reinwardtoena reinwardti)

Large, very long-tailed dove with a striking deep chestnut colored back, wings, and tail, and a white (or pale gray, depends on the region) head, neck, and underside. Has a red bare patch of skin on the face connecting from the corner of the eye to the mouth. Resident of multiple islands near Asia and Oceania. Usually by itself, but sometimes in pairs or groups in fruiting trees. Can commonly be found in primary forests, secondary growth, mountains, and foothills. Voice is a repetitive two-note “woo-woook”, similar to a cuckoo bird’s distinctive call, hence its name.

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Seychelles Blue-Pigeon (Alectroenas pulcherrimus)

*(06-30-26)

Medium-sized dark blue beefy pigeon with a pale gray hood and a bumpy red patch of bare skin on the face. Endemic to the Seychelles Islands located near Africa, hence its namesake. Can be found in any habitat with trees, especially trees that produce fruit, though usually in montane forests. The most common vocalization is a quick series of short growling notes.

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Happy pride month to every dove and pigeon ever!!! :^D And you. I know why you’re here

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European Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur)

*(06-29-26)

Medium sized dove with a gray-blue head, brown wings with black spots, a wedge shaped tail with white tips, and a distinctive black and white striped neck patch. Lives in much of Europe and the Middle East, and some parts of Asia and North Africa. Rare vagrants in North America, some turtle doves have been spotted in Massachusetts and Florida. Commonly found in woodlands, semiopen habitats, and farmland. Usually very timid; mostly seen in flight, but on occasion will perch on utility wires. Feeds on the ground, where it may socialize with other pigeons. Voice is a trilling coo or purr.

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Pink-necked Green-Pigeon (Treron vernans)

*(06-28-26)

Medium sized, brightly-colored tree pigeon. Adult males have soft pink necks, an orange breast patch, grayish-blue head, and yellow belly. Adult females are somewhat plainer, mostly tea-green, but have yellow-green underparts. Both sexes have striking black and yellow wing feathers and yellow spots on undertail coverts. Residents of much of Southeast Asia. Commonly found in mangroves, coastal forests, gardens, parks, and plantation edges. Social, often gathers in flocks; occasionally mixes with other species of green-pigeon. Not very vocal, but doesn’t coo like most pigeons (common characteristic for the Treron genus), instead whistles and quacks.

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no kitty but mourning dove

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Today’s columbidae:

White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica)

Bulky, medium-sized grayish-brown dove with a blue eyering, a single dark spot on the cheek (defining characteristic of most birds in the Zenaida genus), and a white crescent shaped stripe along the bottom edge of the wing. The white wing patch looks like a line across the wing, but it becomes fuller when in flight, contrasting with the dark outer wings. They live in some parts of the Central and Southern U.S, much of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Can usually be found in deserts, fields, open woodlands, suburban areas, and even cities. It relies heavily on the Saguaro cactus for nectar and water. It’s often mistaken for its cousin, the Mourning Dove, White-winged Doves are heftier and shorter-tailed. Voice is a mournful complex series of coos— often likened to the phrase “who cooks for you?”

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Today’s columbidae:

Crested Pigeon (Oxyphaps lophotes)

Fairly large common gray pigeon with a brown back, tail, and underparts, iridescent purple and green wing feathers, and a long, erect (don’t laugh), black-tipped crest. Sometimes called the “topknot pigeon”, not to be confused with the red-crested Lopholaimus antarticus who has the same name. Native to and a resident of much of Australia. When startled, it claps its wings loudly and makes a squeaky toy-like whistle with its wings in flight. Can be found in open, wooded habitats and even suburbia. Suprisingly comfortable around humans. When it is time to find a mate, male crested pigeons will approach a female and perform an elaborate mating dance: they bob themselves up and down, while fanning and closing their tail with each bob. this is accompanied by a soft, sharp hooting sound, timed with the rhythm of the bobbing.