About the White-naped Pigeon
The white-naped pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is native to the Western High Plateau, the Adamawa and Bongo massifs and the Albertine Rift montane forests on the other.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Columba albinucha |
| Species Codes | whnpig1, WNPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-naped Pigeon belong to?
The White-naped Pigeon (Columba albinucha) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the White-naped Pigeon?
The white-naped pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is native to the Western High Plateau, the Adamawa and Bongo massifs and the Albertine Rift montane forests on the other....
Where can I report a White-naped Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of White-naped Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whnpig1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
29
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