Ashy Wood-Pigeon
NameAshy Wood-Pigeon
Common NameAshy Woodpigeon
Scientific NameColumba pulchricollis
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)47.5
Length (cm)34
Weight (g)300
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are pale grey, contrasting with a broad, iridescent green and purplish-bronze band on the hindneck. The upperparts are dark slate-grey, while the underparts are a paler grey, becoming whitish on the belly. The undertail coverts are a distinctive pale buffy-yellow. Legs and feet are pinkish-red, and the bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a deep, resonant cooing, often described as a mournful 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'whoo-whoo-whoo' sound.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas, ranging from northern India, Nepal, and Bhutan, eastward through Southeast Asia including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesPale grey head, Iridescent green and purplish nape band, Dark slate-grey upperparts, Pale buffy-yellow undertail coverts, Pinkish-red legs
Description
The Ashy Woodpigeon is a medium-sized pigeon characterized by its pale grey head and a striking iridescent green and purplish band on its nape. It typically inhabits montane forests, where it forages for fruits and seeds, often seen singly or in small groups.
