About the Yellow-eyed Pigeon
The yellow-eyed pigeon, pale-backed pigeon, yellow-eyed dove or yellow-eyed stock dove is a member of the family Columbidae. It breeds in southern Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, north-east Iran and extreme north-west China. It winters in north-east Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir and parts of Rajasthan. The bird has declined in numbers over the years, chiefly because of hunting, and it is listed as "vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Columba eversmanni |
| Species Codes | pabpig1, YEPI |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-eyed Pigeon belong to?
The Yellow-eyed Pigeon (Columba eversmanni) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Yellow-eyed Pigeon?
The Yellow-eyed Pigeon is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Yellow-eyed Pigeon?
The yellow-eyed pigeon, pale-backed pigeon, yellow-eyed dove or yellow-eyed stock dove is a member of the family Columbidae. It breeds in southern Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, north-east Iran and extreme north-west China. It winters in north-east Pakista...
Where can I report a Yellow-eyed Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-eyed Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pabpig1, or on iNaturalist.
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