About the Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon
The eastern bronze-naped pigeon, also known as Delegorgue's pigeon, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Angola, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It is part of the Turturoena subgenus. The species is named after the collector, Adulphe Delegorgue.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Columba delegorguei |
| Species Codes | delpig1, EBNP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon belong to?
The Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon (Columba delegorguei) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon?
The eastern bronze-naped pigeon, also known as Delegorgue's pigeon, is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Angola, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It is part of the Turturoena subgenus. The species is named after th...
Where can I report a Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code delpig1, or on iNaturalist.
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