Bolle's Pigeon
NameBolle's Pigeon
Common NameBolle's Pigeon
Scientific NameColumba bollii
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)37.5
Weight (g)450
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly dark purplish-grey, appearing darker on the wings and tail. The head and neck are a bluer-grey, while the breast and belly show a more distinct purplish hue. It has a reddish bill with a pale tip and a reddish eye-ring, with reddish-purple legs and feet.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of deep, resonant cooing calls, often a series of 'hoo-hoo-hoo' notes, characteristic of large pigeons.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Canary Islands (Spain), specifically inhabiting the islands of La Palma, La Gomera, Tenerife, and El Hierro.
Identifying FeaturesDark purplish-grey plumage, Reddish bill with a pale tip, Reddish eye-ring, Lack of white markings on wings or tail, Found exclusively in Canary Islands laurel forests
Description
Bolle's Pigeon is a medium-sized, dark pigeon endemic to the Canary Islands, known for its distinctive purplish-grey plumage. It is typically found foraging for fruits in the dense laurel forests of its island habitat.
