About the African Green-Pigeon
The African green pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae, and one of 5 green pigeon species in the Afrotropics. The species has a wide range in Sub-Saharan Africa with around 17 accepted races.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Treron calvus |
| Species Codes | afrgrp1, ABGP, AFGP, AGPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Green-Pigeon belong to?
The African Green-Pigeon (Treron calvus) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the African Green-Pigeon?
The African green pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae, and one of 5 green pigeon species in the Afrotropics. The species has a wide range in Sub-Saharan Africa with around 17 accepted races....
Where can I report a African Green-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of African Green-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afrgrp1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
2,032
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