About the Pale Mountain-Pigeon
The pale mountain pigeon is a species of bird in the pigeon family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Solomon Islands archipelago, where it inhabits old-growth and secondary montane forest. It is a medium-size pigeon with an average length of 38 cm (15 in) and a weight of 310–385 g (10.9–13.6 oz). The head and neck are whitish-grey, the belly and lower breast are buffy-pink, and the vent and undertail coverts are pale grey. The upperparts are smoky-grey with darker fringes on the mantle and wing coverts. Both sexes look similar, but there can be large variation in individual appearance.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Gymnophaps solomonensis |
| Species Codes | pampig1, PAMP, PMPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pale Mountain-Pigeon belong to?
The Pale Mountain-Pigeon (Gymnophaps solomonensis) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Pale Mountain-Pigeon?
The pale mountain pigeon is a species of bird in the pigeon family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Solomon Islands archipelago, where it inhabits old-growth and secondary montane forest. It is a medium-size pigeon with an average length of 38 cm (15 in) and a weight of 310–385 g (10.9–13.6 oz). The...
Where can I report a Pale Mountain-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Pale Mountain-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pampig1, or on iNaturalist.