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Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon

Columba elphinstonii

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hewan)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (burung)
Order
Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Family
Columbidae
Genus
Columba
Species
Columba elphinstonii (Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カノコモリバト
Chinese 灰头林鸽
Spanish Paloma de los Nilgiris
French Pigeon d'Elphinstone
German Nilgiritaube
Russian Нильгирийский голубь

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 Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon?
The scientific name of Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon is Columba elphinstonii. It belongs to the genus Columba.
What is the conservation status of Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon?
Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon (Columba elphinstonii) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon live?
Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon belong to?
Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon (Columba elphinstonii) belongs to the genus Columba, which is part of the taxonomic family Columbidae.
Is Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon endangered?
Yes, Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon (Columba elphinstonii) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon belong to?
Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon (Columba elphinstonii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon?
The closest relatives of Nilgiri 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 🐾
Japanese Wood-Pigeon
Columba janthina
NT 🐾
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
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Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon
Columba elphinstonii
VU
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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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