Laurel Pigeon
Columba junoniae
NTNear Threatened Endemic to Spain
- Family
- Doves and Pigeons (Columbidae)
- Order
- Columbiformes
Overview
The laurel pigeon or white-tailed laurel pigeon (Columba junoniae) is a species of bird in the genus Columba in the family Columbidae (doves and pigeons). It is endemic to the Canary Islands, Spain, and resides in laurel forest habitat. It is the animal symbol of the island of La Gomera. It is a pigeon which is endemic to some Canary islands.
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Range and habitat
Western Canary Islands (La Palma, La Gomera, and Tenerife).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Laurel 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.
