LEAST CONCERN

SPECKLED PIGEON

COLUMBA GUINEA

Speckled pigeon, also known as African Rock Pigeon, are a found in urban and rural areas across Africa. They are a medium-sized pigeon, often seen foraging on the ground for seeds and grains, showcasing their adaptability to various environments.

HABITAT

Speckled pigeons inhabit open habitats across sub-Saharan Africa, ranging from rocky, mountainous areas to urban environments. They prefer savannah, woodland, and agricultural areas, and are highly adaptable to human settlements.

DIET

Speckled pigeons are herbivores that feeds on seeds, cultivated grains, and nuts. Their diet consists largely of wheat, maize and millet, often gathered in large numbers around farms and human habitations. They may occasionally small invertebrates.

BEHAVIOUR

Speckled pigeons are social birds, frequently nesting and feeding in large, noisy flocks near human habitation.

THREATS

Speckled pigeons are Least Concern on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.