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Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon
Columba torringtoniae
Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon (Columba torringtoniae) — Pigeons & Doves of South & Southeast Asia.
The Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon (Columba torringtoniae) is a member of the Columbidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 308 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Columbiformes
- Family Columbidae Pigeons, Doves
- Genus Columba
- Species torringtoniae
Quick facts
- Weight
- 308 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Columbidae
- Order
- Columbiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon (Columba torringtoniae) belongs to the Columbidae family of the order Columbiformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Sri Lanka.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 308 g, with a wing length of about 19.2 cm and a tail of around 12.9 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 5,002 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon?
The Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon is a large bird that weighs around 308 g.
Where does the Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon live?
The Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Sri Lanka, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon belong to?
The Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon (Columba torringtoniae) belongs to the Columbidae family, in the order Columbiformes.
What does the Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon eat?
The Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon migrate?
The Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon's range?
The Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon has a mapped global range of about 5,002 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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