Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon
Columba delegorguei
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Columbidae
Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon.
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Columba delegorguei
Category
birds
Family
Columbidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 133 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding eastern bronze-naped pigeon in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 40%, canopy foraging 40%, ground foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: fruit 70%; seeds 20%; invertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
MalawiSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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