About the Madagascar Blue-Pigeon
The Madagascar blue pigeon or Madagascan blue pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. The species is closely related to the other two extant species of blue pigeon, the Comoros blue pigeon and the Seychelles blue pigeon. It is endemic to northern and eastern Madagascar.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Alectroenas madagascariensis |
| Species Codes | mabpig1, MABP, MBPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Madagascar Blue-Pigeon belong to?
The Madagascar Blue-Pigeon (Alectroenas madagascariensis) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Madagascar Blue-Pigeon?
The Madagascar blue pigeon or Madagascan blue pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. The species is closely related to the other two extant species of blue pigeon, the Comoros blue pigeon and the Seychelles blue pigeon. It is endemic to northern and eastern Madagascar....
Where can I report a Madagascar Blue-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Madagascar Blue-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mabpig1, or on iNaturalist.
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