About the Silvery Wood-Pigeon
The silvery pigeon, also known as silvery wood-pigeon or grey wood-pigeon, is a species of pigeon found in Indonesia and Malaysia. It was thought to be extinct but wild populations rediscovered in 2008 near Masokut Island of the Mentawai archipelago might represent this species, and photographs from Simeulue confirm its existence there.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Columba argentina |
| Species Codes | siwpig1, SIWO, SIPI, SIWP, SWPI |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Silvery Wood-Pigeon belong to?
The Silvery Wood-Pigeon (Columba argentina) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Silvery Wood-Pigeon?
The Silvery Wood-Pigeon is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Silvery Wood-Pigeon?
The silvery pigeon, also known as silvery wood-pigeon or grey wood-pigeon, is a species of pigeon found in Indonesia and Malaysia. It was thought to be extinct but wild populations rediscovered in 2008 near Masokut Island of the Mentawai archipelago might represent this species, and photographs from...
Where can I report a Silvery Wood-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Silvery Wood-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code siwpig1, or on iNaturalist.
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