About the Rameron Pigeon
The African olive pigeon or Rameron pigeon is a pigeon which is a resident breeding bird in much of eastern and southern Africa from Ethiopia to the Cape. Populations also are found in western Angola, southwestern Saudi Arabia and northern Yemen. It is locally common, although sizeable gaps in its distribution occur due to its habitat requirements. Despite this, the species is monotypic, with no substantive variation between birds in the different areas it occurs in.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Columba arquatrix |
| Species Codes | rampig1, AFOP, AOPI, RAPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rameron Pigeon belong to?
The Rameron Pigeon (Columba arquatrix) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Rameron Pigeon?
The African olive pigeon or Rameron pigeon is a pigeon which is a resident breeding bird in much of eastern and southern Africa from Ethiopia to the Cape. Populations also are found in western Angola, southwestern Saudi Arabia and northern Yemen. It is locally common, although sizeable gaps in its d...
Where can I report a Rameron Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Rameron Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rampig1, or on iNaturalist.
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