About the Somali Pigeon
The Somali pigeon or Somali stock dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to Somalia. The IUCN Redlist identified a possible threat to the species from the speckled pigeon. C. oliviae is found mostly on the ground, where it often forages, most frequently in rock along arid coasts.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Columba oliviae |
| Species Codes | sompig1, SOPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Somali Pigeon belong to?
The Somali Pigeon (Columba oliviae) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Somali Pigeon?
The Somali pigeon or Somali stock dove is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to Somalia. The IUCN Redlist identified a possible threat to the species from the speckled pigeon. C. oliviae is found mostly on the ground, where it often forages, most frequently in rock along arid ...
Where can I report a Somali Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Somali Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sompig1, or on iNaturalist.
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