Japanese Wood Pigeon Columba janthina

Japanese Wood Pigeon Columba janthina



The Japanese (or Black) Wood Pigeon is a species that only inhabits offshore islands or rocky forested headlands. It is usually very shy and keeps to dark forests. There are several subspecies, some of which are critically endangered. They are quite susceptible to any kind of disturbance and also pressures from other pigeons and doves that compete in their niche.

Factsheet: Japanese Wood Pigeon Columba janthina

 

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