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Japanese Wood-Pigeon

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 (hewan)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (burung)
Order
Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Family
Columbidae
Genus
Columba
Species
Columba janthina (Japanese Wood-Pigeon)

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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Andaman Wood-Pigeon
Columba palumboides
Near Threatened
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Bronze-naped Pigeon
Columba iriditorques
Least Concern
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Cameroon Pigeon
Columba sjostedti
Least Concern
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Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
Least Concern
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Common Wood-Pigeon
Columba palumbus
Least Concern
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Stock Dove
Columba oenas
Least Concern
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Hill Pigeon
Columba rupestris
Least Concern
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Afep Pigeon
Columba unicincta
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese Wood-Pigeon?
The scientific name of Japanese Wood-Pigeon is Columba janthina. It belongs to the genus Columba.
What is the conservation status of Japanese Wood-Pigeon?
Japanese Wood-Pigeon (Columba janthina) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Japanese Wood-Pigeon live?
Japanese Wood-Pigeon 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 Japanese Wood-Pigeon belong to?
Japanese Wood-Pigeon (Columba janthina) belongs to the genus Columba, which is part of the taxonomic family Columbidae.
What kingdom does Japanese Wood-Pigeon belong to?
Japanese Wood-Pigeon (Columba janthina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese Wood-Pigeon?
The closest relatives of Japanese Wood-Pigeon in the genus Columba include Afep Pigeon, Andaman Wood-Pigeon, Bronze-naped Pigeon, Cameroon Pigeon, Rock Pigeon.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Columba — 20 Species

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Afep Pigeon
Columba unicincta
LC 🐾
Andaman Wood-Pigeon
Columba palumboides
NT 🐾
Bronze-naped Pigeon
Columba iriditorques
LC 🐾
Cameroon Pigeon
Columba sjostedti
LC 🐾
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
LC 🐾
Common Wood-Pigeon
Columba palumbus
LC 🐾
Stock Dove
Columba oenas
LC 🐾
Hill Pigeon
Columba rupestris
LC
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Japanese Wood-Pigeon
Columba janthina
NT
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Laurel Pigeon
Columba junoniae
NT 🐾
Silvery Wood-Pigeon
Columba argentina
CR 🐾
Lemon Dove
Columba larvata
NE 🐾
Maroon Pigeon
Columba thomensis
EN 🐾
Metallic Pigeon
Columba vitiensis
LC 🐾
Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon
Columba elphinstonii
VU 🐾
Pale-backed Pigeon
Columba eversmanni
VU 🐾
Pale-capped Pigeon
Columba punicea
VU 🐾
Rameron Pigeon
Columba arquatrix
LC 🐾
Speckled Wood-Pigeon
Columba hodgsonii
LC 🐾
Ryukyu Pigeon
Columba jouyi
EX
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