Afep Pigeon
Afep Pigeon
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3 months ago
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jenny van Dorland
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The African Wood Pigeon is a large, forest-dwelling pigeon native to Central and West Africa. It is characterized by its dark plumage and a grey band across its breast.
Where to spot
Rainforests and dense woodlands of West and Central Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and Uganda.
How to spot
Look for a large, dark pigeon with a reddish-purple sheen on its neck and a distinctive grey band across its chest. Observe in the upper canopy of dense forests. Its call is a deep, booming 'doo-doo-doo'.
When to spot
Year-round, active during daylight. Often more vocal in the early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are cooler.
Where to spot
Rainforests and dense woodlands of West and Central Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and Uganda.
How to spot
Look for a large, dark pigeon with a reddish-purple sheen on its neck and a distinctive grey band across its chest. Observe in the upper canopy of dense forests. Its call is a deep, booming 'doo-doo-doo'.
When to spot
Year-round, active during daylight. Often more vocal in the early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are cooler.
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This pigeon is primarily arboreal, spending most of its time high in the forest canopy, making it a challenging species to spot compared to ground-feeding pigeons.
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