About the White-headed Pigeon
The white-headed pigeon is a pigeon native to the east coast of Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Columba leucomela |
| Species Codes | whhpig1, WHPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-headed Pigeon belong to?
The White-headed Pigeon (Columba leucomela) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the White-headed Pigeon?
The white-headed pigeon is a pigeon native to the east coast of Australia....
Where can I report a White-headed Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of White-headed Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whhpig1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pigeons and Doves 353 species
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
3,026
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