Island Bronze-naped Pigeon
Columba malherbii
- Family
- Doves and Pigeons (Columbidae)
- Order
- Columbiformes
Overview
The island bronze-naped pigeon (Columba malherbii), also known as the São Tomé bronze-naped pigeon or São Tomé pigeon, is a species of bird in the pigeon family, Columbidae. It is endemic to the Gulf of Guinea, where it is found on the islands of São Tomé, Príncipe, and Annobón. It inhabits rainforest, secondary forests, and plantations at elevations of up to 1,668 m (5,472 ft), although it is more common at lower elevations. A small, darkish pigeon, it has a total length of 28 cm (11 in).
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Range and habitat
São Tomé, Príncipe, and Annobón (Gulf of Guinea).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Island 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.

