Speckled Wood-Pigeon
NameSpeckled Wood-Pigeon
Common NameSpeckled Wood-Pigeon
Scientific NameColumba hodgsonii
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)39.5
Weight (g)400
Plumage DetailsThe head and upper neck are pale grey, contrasting with a striking black-and-white speckled collar. The mantle and breast are dark greyish-brown, heavily speckled with white spots. The wings are dark grey, and the undertail coverts are rufous. The bill is reddish with a pale tip, and the legs are yellow.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a deep, booming series of 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'whoo-whoo-whoo' notes, typical of many wood-pigeon species.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and associated mountain ranges, from northern India, Nepal, and Bhutan, extending east through parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesPale grey head, Black-and-white speckled collar, Heavily white-speckled breast and mantle, Rufous undertail coverts, Yellow legs
Description
The Speckled Wood-Pigeon is a large, distinctive pigeon found in montane forests. It is characterized by its pale head, a prominent black-and-white speckled collar, and heavily spotted underparts. This species typically forages for fruits and berries in the canopy.
