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Birdsong field guide

Cameroon Pigeon

Columba sjostedti

A large, dark montane pigeon characterized by its white-spotted plumage and striking yellow bill, endemic to the high-altitude forests of West Africa.

What it sounds like

A deep, resonant 'coo-coo' or 'hoo-hoo' series, typically low-pitched and rhythmically repeated.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

It is closely related to the African Olive Pigeon but is distinguished by its darker coloration and restricted geographic range.
The species possesses a vibrant yellow cere, orbital ring, and legs that contrast sharply against its deep maroon and grey feathers.
It is a restricted-range specialist, primarily found in the Afromontane ecosystems along the Cameroon-Nigeria border.
Its diet is almost exclusively frugivorous, and it plays a vital role in seed dispersal within its high-altitude habitat.
Unlike many pigeons, it is mostly arboreal and is rarely seen feeding on the ground, preferring the safety of the upper canopy.

Habitat

Moist montane forests and forest edges, typically between 1,000 and 3,000 meters in elevation.

Range

The Cameroon Highlands, including Mount Cameroon and the Bamenda Highlands of Cameroon and eastern Nigeria.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Afep PigeonColumba unicincta Andaman Wood-PigeonColumba palumboides Ashy Wood-PigeonColumba pulchricollis Black Wood-PigeonColumba janthina Bolle's PigeonColumba bollii Bonin PigeonColumba versicolor Common Wood-PigeonColumba palumbus Comoro PigeonColumba pollenii

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