African Olive Pigeon
Columba arquatrix
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Columbidae
African Olive Pigeon.
A
Columba arquatrix
Category
birds
Family
Columbidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 400 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding african olive pigeon in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 50%, canopy foraging 40%, ground foraging 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: fruit 60%; seeds 30%; invertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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