Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Columba vitiensis |
| Codes | metpig1, MEPI, WTPI |
Identification
The Metallic Pigeon (Columba vitiensis) is a member of the Pigeons and Doves family within the order Columbiformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Use the eBird species code metpig1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Related Species in Pigeons and Doves
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Columba vitiensis
Family: Pigeons and Doves
Order: Columbiformes
eBird Code: metpig1