7,691 observationsLeast Concern
Speckled Pigeon
Columba guinea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Columbiformes βΊFamily: Columbidae βΊGenus: Columba
About
The speckled pigeon (Columba guinea), or (African) rock pigeon, is a pigeon that is a resident breeding bird in much of Africa south of the Sahara. It is a common and widespread species in open habitats over much of its range, although there are sizable gaps in its distribution.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Speckled Pigeon is Columba guinea.
- The Speckled Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Speckled Pigeon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Speckled Pigeon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Speckled Pigeon belongs to the class Aves.
- Speckled Pigeon belongs to the order Columbiformes.
- Speckled Pigeon belongs to the family Columbidae.
- Speckled Pigeon belongs to the genus Columba.