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Birdsong field guide

Comoro Pigeon

Columba pollenii

The Comoro Pigeon is a large, secretive forest-dwelling pigeon endemic to the Comoro archipelago, known for its dark, iridescent plumage.

What it sounds like

A deep, booming series of four to seven rhythmic 'hoo' notes, often becoming more rapid toward the end.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Johannes Fischer · ComorosCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is closely related to the African Olive-pigeon but is smaller and darker in appearance.
The bird features prominent yellow or orange orbital skin around the eyes and a matching yellow bill.
Its plumage is a deep chocolate-brown to maroon, often appearing blackish in low forest light.
Currently listed as Near Threatened, it faces significant pressure from habitat loss and localized hunting.
It is a shy species that spends most of its time high in the canopy foraging for wild fruits and berries.

Habitat

Subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and evergreen woodlands.

Range

The Comoro Islands (Grande Comore, Mohéli, and Anjouan) and Mayotte.

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 Cameroon PigeonColumba sjostedti Common Wood-PigeonColumba palumbus

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