White-naped Pigeon
NameWhite-naped Pigeon
Common NameWhite-naped Pigeon
Scientific NameColumba albinucha
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)37
Weight (g)300
Plumage DetailsOverall dark slate-grey plumage, appearing darker on the back and wings. The breast and belly have a scaly pattern due to paler feather fringes. A striking white patch is present on the nape. It has a reddish bill with a pale tip, red orbital skin, and red legs and feet.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of deep, booming coos, often described as a repeated "hoo-hoo-hoo" or "woo-woo-woo" sound.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in the montane forests of the Albertine Rift in central Africa, including eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, western Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi.
Identifying FeaturesWhite nape patch, Dark slate-grey plumage, Red bill with pale tip, Red orbital skin, Scaly breast pattern
Description
A medium-sized, dark slate-grey pigeon characterized by a prominent white patch on its nape. It is a shy, arboreal species typically found foraging for fruits in the canopy of montane forests.
