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Pale-capped Pigeon

Columba punicea

Vulnerable
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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

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムラサキモリバト
Chinese 紫林鴿
Spanish Paloma purpúrea
French Pigeon marron
German Kupfertaube
Russian Пурпурный голубь
Thai นกลุมพูแดง

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 Pale-capped Pigeon?
The scientific name of Pale-capped Pigeon is Columba punicea. It belongs to the genus Columba.
What is the conservation status of Pale-capped Pigeon?
Pale-capped Pigeon (Columba punicea) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pale-capped Pigeon live?
Pale-capped 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 Pale-capped Pigeon belong to?
Pale-capped Pigeon (Columba punicea) belongs to the genus Columba, which is part of the taxonomic family Columbidae.
Is Pale-capped Pigeon endangered?
Yes, Pale-capped Pigeon (Columba punicea) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Pale-capped Pigeon belong to?
Pale-capped Pigeon (Columba punicea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Pale-capped Pigeon?
The closest relatives of Pale-capped Pigeon in the genus Columba include Afep Pigeon, Andaman Wood-Pigeon, Ashy Wood-Pigeon, Bolle's Pigeon, Bonin Pigeon.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Columba — 20 Species

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Afep Pigeon
Columba unicincta
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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 🐾
Metallic Pigeon
Columba vitiensis
LC 🐾
Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon
Columba elphinstonii
VU 🐾
Pale-backed Pigeon
Columba eversmanni
VU
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Pale-capped Pigeon
Columba punicea
VU
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Rameron Pigeon
Columba arquatrix
LC
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