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Pigeon, African Olive

Roberts No: 350

Large dark pigeon with yellow bill, eye area and legs. Plumage speckled with white, nape pale grey. Flocks move frequently, for quite long distances. Feeds mainly in canopy of large trees.

Family Name:
Columba arquatrix
Common Name:
Pigeon, African Olive (previously Rameron)
Size:
37 to 42 cm
Status:
Resident
Food:
Olive-like fruits, other fruits and seeds, some insects including caterpillars.