Bolle's Pigeon

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The Bolle's Pigeon (Columba bollii) is a member of the family Columbidae, doves and pigeons, which is endemic to the Canary Islands.

Related Topics:
Columbidae - Dove - Endemic - Canary Islands

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It is a rare resident breeder in the mountain laurel forest zone. Bolle's Pigeon builds a stick nest in a tree, laying one white egg.

Related Topics:
Laurel - Egg

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At 37-40 cm, it looks like a very dark Wood Pigeon. It is a basically dark grey bird, with a pinkish breast. It lacks any white markings, which together with its darker plumage distinguishes it from the other species.

Related Topics:
Wood Pigeon - Plumage

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Its dark grey, rather than brown plumage, and the dark bands on the grey tail distinguish it from the other pigeon endemic to the Canary Islands, the Laurel Pigeon.

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Its flight is quick, performed by regular beats, with an occasional sharp flick of the wings, characteristic of pigeons in general. It takes off with a loud clattering.

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The call is a hoarse cooing.

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This bird is named after the German naturalist Carl Bolle, who was the first to distinguish it from the Laurel Pigeon.

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