About the Western Bronze-naped Pigeon
The western bronze-naped pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae, part of the subgenus Turturoena. A medium sized bird, it has a pale, broad terminal tail band which is noticeable on landing. It is found in most countries of Africa. The IUCN Red List classifies it as a species of least concern.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Columba iriditorques |
| Species Codes | brnpig1, WBNP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Bronze-naped Pigeon belong to?
The Western Bronze-naped Pigeon (Columba iriditorques) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Western Bronze-naped Pigeon?
The western bronze-naped pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae, part of the subgenus Turturoena. A medium sized bird, it has a pale, broad terminal tail band which is noticeable on landing. It is found in most countries of Africa. The IUCN Red List classifies it as a species of least ...
Where can I report a Western Bronze-naped Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Bronze-naped Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brnpig1, or on iNaturalist.
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