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Afep Pigeon

Columba unicincta

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Columbiformes ›Family: Columbidae ›Genus: Columba

About

The Afep pigeon (Columba unicincta), also known as the African wood-pigeon or gray wood-pigeon,is a member of the family Columbidae which lives in Africa. In West Africa it can be found in Sierra Leone, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast and Ghana. In Central Africa its range extends from south-eastern Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic to Uganda. There are isolated pockets further south in Angola.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Afep Pigeon?
The scientific name of Afep Pigeon is Columba unicincta.
What is the conservation status of Afep Pigeon?
The Afep Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Afep Pigeon belong to?
Afep Pigeon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Afep Pigeon belong to?
Afep Pigeon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Afep Pigeon belong to?
Afep Pigeon belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Afep Pigeon belong to?
Afep Pigeon belongs to the order Columbiformes.
What family does Afep Pigeon belong to?
Afep Pigeon belongs to the family Columbidae.
What genus does Afep Pigeon belong to?
Afep Pigeon belongs to the genus Columba.