Sri Lanka Wood-Pigeon
NameSri Lanka Wood-Pigeon
Common NameSri Lanka Wood-Pigeon
Scientific NameColumba torringtoniae
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)36
Weight (g)275
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, and underparts are a distinctive purplish-pink to vinous-red. The back and wings are dark slate-grey. A prominent black and white striped patch is present on the hind-neck. The bill is pale yellowish-green with a reddish base, and the eyes are red.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a deep, resonant, five-note hooting call, often described as 'hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the montane and submontane evergreen forests of the wet zone of Sri Lanka, primarily in the central highlands and southwestern lowlands.
Identifying Featurespurplish-pink head and underparts, dark slate-grey back and wings, distinctive black and white striped hind-neck patch, pale yellowish-green bill with reddish base, red eyes
Description
The Sri Lanka Wood-Pigeon is a medium-sized, stocky pigeon endemic to the wet zone forests of Sri Lanka. It is typically shy and arboreal, spending most of its time in the canopy feeding on fruits.
