Cameroon Pigeon
NameCameroon Pigeon
Common NameCameroon Pigeon
Scientific NameColumba sjostedti
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)36
Weight (g)350
Plumage DetailsThe Cameroon Pigeon has a dark grey body with prominent white spots on its wings and back, giving it a speckled appearance. Its head is a lighter grey, and it possesses a reddish bill with a pale tip, and reddish legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of deep, booming cooing sounds, characteristic of many forest pigeons.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the montane forests of western Cameroon and eastern Nigeria, including areas like Mount Cameroon, Bioko, and the Gotel Mountains.
Identifying FeaturesDark grey plumage with prominent white spots on wings and back, Reddish bill with a pale tip, Grey head, Found in montane forest habitats
Description
This medium-sized pigeon is characterized by its distinctive spotted plumage and preference for montane forest habitats. It is typically found foraging for fruits in the canopy of trees.
