Black Wood-Pigeon
Columba janthina
About the Black Wood-Pigeon
The Japanese wood pigeon (Columba janthina) is a species of bird in the Columba genus in the family Columbidae. It is found along shorelines of the East China Sea. They are believed to be the largest representative of the genus Columba, at 550 grams (1.2 lb) and 43 cm (17 in). Its natural habitats are temperate forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss. The species is in decline owing to habitat...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Black Wood-Pigeon?
The scientific name of the Black Wood-Pigeon is Columba janthina.
How many Black Wood-Pigeon sightings have been recorded?
292 observations of the Black Wood-Pigeon have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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observations on iNaturalist
