Rameron Pigeon
NameRameron Pigeon
Common NameRameron Pigeon
Scientific NameColumba arquatrix
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)39.5
Weight (g)375
Plumage DetailsOverall dark purplish-grey plumage, with a darker back and wings. The wing coverts and underparts are heavily spotted with white. It has a bright yellow bill, a prominent yellow orbital ring around its yellow eyes, and bright yellow legs and feet.
Vocalization / CallA deep, resonant cooing call, often described as 'coo-coo-coo' or 'hoo-hoo-hoo', sometimes with a softer 'hoo-hooo'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern and southern Africa, from Ethiopia south through Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa. Also present in parts of Angola and Nigeria.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Dark purplish-grey plumage, Prominent white spots on wings and underparts, Bright yellow bill, Bright yellow orbital ring, Bright yellow legs and feet
Description
The Rameron Pigeon is a large, dark pigeon with distinctive white spots on its wings and underparts. It is an arboreal species, primarily found in montane forests where it forages for fruits and berries.
