About the Maroon Pigeon
The São Tomé olive pigeon or maroon pigeon is an endangered species of pigeon which is endemic to the island of São Tomé off the coast of western Africa. It was described by José Vicente Barbosa du Bocage in 1888.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Columba thomensis |
| Species Codes | marpig1, STOP, MAPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Maroon Pigeon belong to?
The Maroon Pigeon (Columba thomensis) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Maroon Pigeon?
The São Tomé olive pigeon or maroon pigeon is an endangered species of pigeon which is endemic to the island of São Tomé off the coast of western Africa. It was described by José Vicente Barbosa du Bocage in 1888....
Where can I report a Maroon Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Maroon Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code marpig1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
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