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Veilchentaube

Columba janthina

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Columbiformes (Taubenvögel)
Family
Columbidae
Genus
Columba
Species
Columba janthina (Veilchentaube)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カラスバト
Chinese 黑林鴿
Spanish Paloma japonesa
French Pigeon violet
German Veilchentaube
Russian Японский вяхирь

Similar Species in Columba

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Andamanentaube
Columba palumboides
Near Threatened
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Bolles Lorbeertaube
Columba bollii
Least Concern
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Bonintaube
Columba versicolor
Extinct
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Bronzehalstaube
Columba delegorguei
Least Concern
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Ceylontaube
Columba torringtoniae
Vulnerable
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Felsentaube
Columba livia
Least Concern
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Gelbaugentaube
Columba eversmanni
Vulnerable
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Gelbfußtaube
Columba pallidiceps
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Veilchentaube?
The scientific name of Veilchentaube is Columba janthina. It belongs to the genus Columba.
What is the conservation status of Veilchentaube?
Veilchentaube (Columba janthina) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Veilchentaube live?
Veilchentaube is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Veilchentaube belong to?
Veilchentaube (Columba janthina) belongs to the genus Columba, which is part of the taxonomic family Columbidae.
What kingdom does Veilchentaube belong to?
Veilchentaube (Columba janthina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Veilchentaube?
The closest relatives of Veilchentaube in the genus Columba include Andamanentaube, Bolles Lorbeertaube, Bonintaube, Bronzehalstaube, Ceylontaube.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Columba — 20 Species

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Andamanentaube
Columba palumboides
NT 🐾
Bolles Lorbeertaube
Columba bollii
LC 🐾
Bonintaube
Columba versicolor
EX 🐾
Bronzehalstaube
Columba delegorguei
LC 🐾
Ceylontaube
Columba torringtoniae
VU 🐾
Felsentaube
Columba livia
LC 🐾
Gelbaugentaube
Columba eversmanni
VU 🐾
Gelbfußtaube
Columba pallidiceps
VU 🐾
Glanzkopftaube
Columba iriditorques
LC 🐾
Guineataube
Columba guinea
LC 🐾
Himalayataube
Columba pulchricollis
LC 🐾
Hohltaube
Columba oenas
LC 🐾
Klippentaube
Columba rupestris
LC 🐾
Komorentaube
Columba pollenii
NT 🐾
Kongotaube
Columba unicincta
LC 🐾
Kupfertaube
Columba punicea
VU 🐾
Langschwanz-Oliventaube
Columba thomensis
EN 🐾
Lorbeertaube
Columba junoniae
NT 🐾
Malherbetaube
Columba malherbii
NT 🐾
Nilgiritaube
Columba elphinstonii
VU
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