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Metallic Pigeon

Columba vitiensis

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカメカラスバト
Chinese 白喉林鴿
Spanish Paloma gorjiblanca
French Pigeon à gorge blanche
German Weißwangentaube
Russian Белогорлый голубь

Similar Species in Columba

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Afep Pigeon
Columba unicincta
Least Concern
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Andaman Wood-Pigeon
Columba palumboides
Near Threatened
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Ashy Wood-Pigeon
Columba pulchricollis
Least Concern
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Bolle's Pigeon
Columba bollii
Least Concern
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Bonin Pigeon
Columba versicolor
Extinct
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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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Common Wood-Pigeon
Columba palumbus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Metallic Pigeon?
The scientific name of Metallic Pigeon is Columba vitiensis. It belongs to the genus Columba.
What is the conservation status of Metallic Pigeon?
Metallic Pigeon (Columba vitiensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Metallic Pigeon live?
Metallic Pigeon is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.
What family does Metallic Pigeon belong to?
Metallic Pigeon (Columba vitiensis) belongs to the genus Columba, which is part of the taxonomic family Columbidae.
Is Metallic Pigeon endangered?
No, Metallic Pigeon (Columba vitiensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Metallic Pigeon belong to?
Metallic Pigeon (Columba vitiensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Metallic Pigeon?
The closest relatives of Metallic Pigeon in the genus Columba include Afep Pigeon, Andaman Wood-Pigeon, Ashy Wood-Pigeon, Bolle's Pigeon, Bonin Pigeon.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Columba — 20 Species

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Afep Pigeon
Columba unicincta
LC 🐾
Andaman Wood-Pigeon
Columba palumboides
NT 🐾
Ashy Wood-Pigeon
Columba pulchricollis
LC 🐾
Bolle's Pigeon
Columba bollii
LC 🐾
Bonin Pigeon
Columba versicolor
EX 🐾
Bronze-naped Pigeon
Columba iriditorques
LC 🐾
Cameroon Pigeon
Columba sjostedti
LC 🐾
Common Wood-Pigeon
Columba palumbus
LC 🐾
Comoro Pigeon
Columba pollenii
NT 🐾
Delegorgue's Pigeon
Columba delegorguei
LC 🐾
Hill Pigeon
Columba rupestris
LC 🐾
Japanese Wood-Pigeon
Columba janthina
NT 🐾
Laurel Pigeon
Columba junoniae
NT 🐾
Lemon Dove
Columba larvata
NE 🐾
Maroon Pigeon
Columba thomensis
EN
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Metallic Pigeon
Columba vitiensis
LC
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Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon
Columba elphinstonii
VU 🐾
Pale-backed Pigeon
Columba eversmanni
VU 🐾
Pale-capped Pigeon
Columba punicea
VU 🐾
Rameron Pigeon
Columba arquatrix
LC
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