Western bronze-naped pigeon

The species was first described in 1856 by the American ornithologist John Cassin. It is occasionally considered conspecific (belonging to the same species) with the eastern bronze-naped pigeon (Columba delegorguei) and the island bronze-naped pigeon (Columba malherbii), and the three species are sometimes placed in the subgenus Turturoena.^[2]

A medium sized bird, the western bronze-naped pigeon measures about 25 centimetres (9.8 in) in length.^[2] It has a pale, broad terminal tail band which is noticeable on landing.^[3] The adult male weighs about 130 grams (4.6 oz),^[2] and has dark bluish grey head, and dark vinous belly and breast.^[3] The adult female weighs about 122 grams (4.3 oz),^[2] and has cinnamon-reddish brown crown, and greyish chestnut underparts.^[3]

It is widespread across the African tropical rainforest.

Since 1988, the western bronze-naped pigeon has been rated as a species of least concern on the IUCN Red List. This is because it has a large range, and because its population is stable and thought not to have declined by 30% over ten years or three generations. Although the population size has not been measured, it is thought to be more than the threshold required to warrant it a vulnerable rating. There is no evidence of any population decline of the species, or substantial threat to it.^[1]

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