About the Sombre Pigeon
The sombre pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is the only species within the genus Cryptophaps. It is endemic to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi in Wallacea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Cryptophaps poecilorrhoa |
| Species Codes | sompig2, SOPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sombre Pigeon belong to?
The Sombre Pigeon (Cryptophaps poecilorrhoa) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Sombre Pigeon?
The sombre pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is the only species within the genus Cryptophaps. It is endemic to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi in Wallacea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests....
Where can I report a Sombre Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Sombre Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sompig2, or on iNaturalist.
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