Laurel Pigeon
NameLaurel Pigeon
Common NameLaurel Pigeon
Scientific NameColumba junoniae
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)73.5
Length (cm)38.5
Weight (g)700
Plumage DetailsThe body plumage is dark grey-brown, appearing almost black. The nape and sides of the neck display striking iridescent green and purplish-pink feathers. It has bright orange irises and a pale, yellowish bill with a reddish cere and base. The tail is dark with a lighter greyish band at the tip.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a deep, resonant cooing, often described as a series of 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'hoo-hooo' notes, which can carry through the forest.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Canary Islands, specifically found on the islands of La Palma, La Gomera, Tenerife, and El Hierro.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent green and purplish-pink neck plumage, Dark grey-brown body, Pale bill with reddish base, Orange eyes, Large size for a pigeon, Found in laurel forests
Description
The Laurel Pigeon is a large, dark pigeon endemic to the Canary Islands. It is characterized by its dark plumage, iridescent green and purplish-pink neck, and a pale bill with a reddish base. This species is typically found foraging for fruits in humid laurel forests.
