Snow Pigeon
NameSnow Pigeon
Common NameSnow Pigeon
Scientific NameColumba leuconota
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)64
Length (cm)32.5
Weight (g)300
Plumage DetailsAdults have a distinctive black head, a broad white collar around the neck, and a white lower breast and belly. The back and wings are greyish-brown with two prominent dark bars on the wings. The tail is dark with a broad white band.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include typical pigeon cooing sounds, often described as deep, guttural coos, sometimes with a series of 'hoo-hoo-hoo' notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsmountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high mountains of Central Asia, including the Himalayas and associated ranges, from Afghanistan eastward through Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and into western China and Tibet.
Identifying FeaturesBlack head, White neck collar, Greyish-brown back and wings, Two dark wing bars, White lower breast and belly
Description
The Snow Pigeon is a medium-sized pigeon characterized by its striking black head and white neck collar. It typically inhabits high-altitude rocky environments, often foraging on the ground for seeds and grains.
