About the Speckled Pigeon
The speckled pigeon, also known as the African rock pigeon or Guinea pigeon, is a pigeon that is a resident breeding bird in much of Africa south of the Sahara. It is a common and widespread species in open habitats over much of its range, although there are sizable gaps in its distribution.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Columba guinea |
| Species Codes | spepig1, SPPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Speckled Pigeon belong to?
The Speckled Pigeon (Columba guinea) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Speckled Pigeon?
The speckled pigeon, also known as the African rock pigeon or Guinea pigeon, is a pigeon that is a resident breeding bird in much of Africa south of the Sahara. It is a common and widespread species in open habitats over much of its range, although there are sizable gaps in its distribution....
Where can I report a Speckled Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Speckled Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spepig1, or on iNaturalist.
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