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African Olive-Pigeon
Columba arquatrix
-26.0839, 27.989
Field Notes
Description:
Yellow bill, yellow feet and yellow orbital ring are conspicuous. A large dark pigeon (40 cm) with a pale head and white speckles on breast and feathers
Habitat:
Where trees are fruiting, also in suburban gardens. Mostly in montane regions, evergreen forests and exotic plantations. Goes to roost early, sunning itself conspicuously on tree-tops in late afternoon.
Notes:
Apparently flies considerable distances daily to food source. Loves figs and berries.
The photo of this one was taken quite late the afternoon in a suburban garden.
Reference Links:
African Olive Pigeon
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 19, 2012
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