Bronze-naped Pigeon (Columba iriditorques)

About Bronze-naped Pigeon (Columba iriditorques)

• Kingdom: Animals
• Phylum: Chordates
• Class: Birds
• Order: Doves and Pigeons
• Family: Pigeons and Doves

The western bronze-naped pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae, part of the subgenus Turturoena. A medium sized bird, it has a pale, broad terminal tail band which is noticeable on landing. It is found in most countries of Africa. The IUCN Red List classifies it as a species of least concern.