Species · GBIF taxon 5231817
Speckled Pigeon
Columba guineaAlso known as African Rock Pigeon, Guinea Pigeon
Speckled Pigeons are easily recognized by their striking rufous-brown plumage, white-speckled wings, and prominent patches of bare red skin surrounding their golden eyes. These highly gregarious birds gather in large flocks to forage on the ground, feeding primarily on seeds and grains in agricultural fields and open grasslands. They have adapted remarkably well to human environments, frequently nesting on the ledges of high-rise buildings and urban structures instead of their traditional rocky cliffs.
GregariousUrban-AdaptedGranivorous
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Grass Seeds
- Cultivated Grains
- Groundnuts
Predators
- Lanner Falcon
- Verreaux's Eagle-Owl
- Domestic Cats
ThreatsHabitat loss in some regions, hunting, and agricultural pesticides.
HabitatsSavannas, open grasslands, rocky cliffs, agricultural fields, and urban areas.
Life spanUp to 10 to 15 years in the wild.
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderColumbiformes
- FamilyColumbidae
- GenusColumba
- SpeciesColumba guinea
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
- Low
- Moderate
- High
- Very high
- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Listen for calls: Listen for their deep, repeating 'doo-doo-doo' vocalizations in the early morning.
- Look up: Scan rocky ledges, cliffs, and building rafters where they prefer to roost and nest.
- Provide water: They frequently visit ground-level birdbaths and shallow pools to drink and bathe.
Predator (c) Christiaan Viljoen, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Christiaan Viljoen · cc-by
Frequent Companion (c) Marcelo Cabrera, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Marcelo Cabrera · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
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