Yellow-eyed Pigeon
NameYellow-eyed Pigeon
Common NameYellow-eyed Pigeon
Scientific NameColumba eversmanni
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)64
Length (cm)31.5
Weight (g)250
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is largely pale grey, with a distinctive paler, almost whitish back. The neck exhibits an iridescent green gloss. The eyes are bright yellow, and the bill is pale grey with a darker tip.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a soft, low, typical pigeon cooing sound, often described as a series of 'hoo-hoo-hoo' notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert, mountain, urban
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeBreeds in Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, and Iran. It migrates south to winter in parts of India, Pakistan, and Nepal.
Identifying Featuresyellow eyes, pale grey plumage, pale back, iridescent green neck patch
Description
A medium-sized, predominantly pale grey pigeon characterized by its striking yellow eyes. It has an iridescent green sheen on its neck and a noticeably paler back, often found foraging in open agricultural landscapes.
