About the Bolle's Pigeon
Bolle's pigeon, Bolle's laurel pigeon or dark-tailed laurel pigeon is a species of pigeon in the genus Columba that is endemic to the Canary Islands, Spain. This bird is named after the German naturalist Carl Bolle, who was the first to distinguish it from the laurel pigeon. This wood pigeon is endemic to the laurel forest habitat.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Columba bollii |
| Species Codes | bolpig1, DTLP, BOPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bolle's Pigeon belong to?
The Bolle's Pigeon (Columba bollii) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Bolle's Pigeon?
Bolle's pigeon, Bolle's laurel pigeon or dark-tailed laurel pigeon is a species of pigeon in the genus Columba that is endemic to the Canary Islands, Spain. This bird is named after the German naturalist Carl Bolle, who was the first to distinguish it from the laurel pigeon. This wood pigeon is ende...
Where can I report a Bolle's Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Bolle's Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bolpig1, or on iNaturalist.
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