Laurel Pigeon

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The Laurel Pigeon (Columba junoniae) 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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A rare resident breeder in the mountain laurel forest zone, the Laurel Pigeon builds a stick nest in a tree. There it lays one white egg.

Related Topics:
Laurel - Egg

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At 40-43 cm, a Laurel Pigeon looks like a very dark Wood Pigeon. It is a basically dark brown bird, with a dark pink breast. The lack of any white markings, together with its darker markings, distinguish it from the other species.

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Brown, rather than dark grey plumage, and the lack of dark bands on the grey tail distinguish it from the other pigeon endemic to the Canary Islands, Bolle's Pigeon.

Related Topics:
Plumage - Bolle's Pigeon

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A Laurel Pigeon's flight is quick and performed by regular beats. An occasional sharp flick of the wings is characteristic of pigeons in general. Often, the bird takes off with a loud clattering.

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The call is a hoarse hiccuped cooing.

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