Silvery Pigeon

Columba argentina Bonaparte, 1855

330 gWeight

The silvery pigeon (Columba argentina), also known as silvery wood-pigeon or grey wood-pigeon, is a species of pigeon found in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Critically Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The silvery pigeon (Columba argentina), also known as silvery wood-pigeon or grey wood-pigeon, is a species of pigeon found in Indonesia and Malaysia. It was thought to be extinct but wild populations rediscovered in 2008 near Masokut Island of the Mentawai archipelago might represent this species, and photographs from Simeulue confirm its existence there.

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Questions

How big is the Silvery Pigeon?

The Silvery Pigeon weighs around 330 g.

Where does the Silvery Pigeon live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: western Sumatran islands; formerly Anambas (east of Malay Peninsula), Riau and Lingga islands (east of central Sumatra), Natunas (northwest of Borneo) and Karimata Islands (west of western Borneo).

Is the Silvery Pigeon endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Silvery Pigeon as Critically Endangered.

What does the Silvery Pigeon eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Silvery Pigeon in?

It belongs to the family Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae), order Columbiformes.

At a glance

Weight: 330 g
Habitat: Woodland
Diet: Fruit
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Partial migrant
Conservation: Critically Endangered

More measurements

Wing: 235 mm
Tail: 148 mm
Bill: 30 mm
Tarsus: 29 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: western Sumatran islands; formerly Anambas (east of Malay Peninsula), Riau and Lingga islands (east of central Sumatra), Natunas (northwest of Borneo) and Karimata Islands (west of western Borneo)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2