Lemon Dove

Pigeons, Doves 👁 14 views Updated 2026-11-01

Lemon Dove (<em>Aplopelia larvata</em>) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (<em>Columbidae</em>) in the order Pigeons and Doves.

Overview

Lemon Dove (Aplopelia larvata) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae) in the order Pigeons and Doves.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Aplopelia; binomial: Aplopelia larvata; authority: (Temminck, 1809).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Aberrant Lemon Dove assigned to Columba rather than Aplopelia following Dickinson (2003); Fry & Keith (1985); and HBW 4.

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