Columba arquatrix

Columba arquatrix

Hoy's Koppie

Fernkloof
Nature Reserve

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Pelargonium lobatum - Photo number 03935 by Christine Wakfer

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Fernkloof Nature Reserve

Synonym (old name) - Rameron Pigeon

Common name - African Olive-pigeon, Geelbekbosduif (Roberts 350)

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Description

A large pigeon with conspicuous yellow eye-patch, legs and feet. It is dark purplish-grey spotted with white, has a grey crown and blackish tail. They are somewhat nomadic seasonally, depending on fruiting of trees. Seen in the picnic area and also at the specimen hut at Fernkloof Nature Reserve. Uncommon resident.

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This website was last updated on
2010 / 2 / 8