About the Afep Pigeon
The afep pigeon, also known as the African woodpigeon or grey woodpigeon, is a member of the family Columbidae, native to the African tropical rainforest from Sierra Leone east to Uganda.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Columba unicincta |
| Species Codes | afepig1, AFPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Afep Pigeon belong to?
The Afep Pigeon (Columba unicincta) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Afep Pigeon?
The afep pigeon, also known as the African woodpigeon or grey woodpigeon, is a member of the family Columbidae, native to the African tropical rainforest from Sierra Leone east to Uganda....
Where can I report a Afep Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Afep Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afepig1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
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