Speckled Pigeon
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Doves and Pigeons

Speckled Pigeon

Columba guinea

LCLeast Concern
Family
Doves and Pigeons (Columbidae)
Order
Columbiformes

Overview

The speckled pigeon (Columba guinea), 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.

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Range and habitat

Sources and further reading

Last updated September 29, 2026.