Western Bronze-naped Pigeon
Columba iriditorques
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Doves and Pigeons (Columbidae)
- Order
- Columbiformes
Overview
The western bronze-naped pigeon (Columba iriditorques) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae, part of the subgenus Turturoena. A medium sized bird, it has a pale, broad terminal tail band which is noticeable on landing. It is found in most countries of Africa. The IUCN Red List classifies it as a species of least concern.
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Range and habitat
Sierra Leone to northwestern Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, southwestern Uganda, and Rwanda.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Western bronze-naped pigeon
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
