220 observationsLeast Concern
Trocaz Pigeon
Columba trocaz
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Columbiformes ›Family: Columbidae ›Genus: Columba
About
The trocaz pigeon, Madeira laurel pigeon or long-toed pigeon (Columba trocaz) is a pigeon which is endemic to the island of Madeira. It is a mainly grey bird with a pinkish breast; its silvery neck patch and lack of white wing markings distinguish it from its close relative and probable ancestor, the common wood pigeon. Its call is a characteristic six-note cooing, weaker and lower-pitched than that of the wood pigeon. Despite its bulky, long-tailed appearance,...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Trocaz Pigeon is Columba trocaz.
- The Trocaz Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Trocaz Pigeon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Trocaz Pigeon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Trocaz Pigeon belongs to the class Aves.
- Trocaz Pigeon belongs to the order Columbiformes.
- Trocaz Pigeon belongs to the family Columbidae.
- Trocaz Pigeon belongs to the genus Columba.