Black Wood Pigeon

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Black Wood Pigeon (<em>Columba janthina</em>) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (<em>Columbidae</em>) in the order Pigeons and Doves.

Overview

Black Wood Pigeon (Columba janthina) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae) in the order Pigeons and Doves.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Columba; binomial: Columba janthina; authority: Temminck, 1830.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name of Columba janthina from Japanese Wood Pigeon to more descriptive Black Wood Pigeon.

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