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Primary Traits
354.3 g
1,400 m - 3,200 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Columba arquatrix
English name
African Olive-pigeon
Order
Columbiformes
Family
Columbidae
Genus
Columba
Species
arquatrix
Data source
HBW4, BOTW, D07
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Afrotropical
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
288 g
Maximum female mass
425 g
Minimum male mass
269 g
Maximum male mass
429 g
Minimum unsexed mass
226 g
Maximum unsexed mass
489 g
Average mass
354.3 g
Minimum elevation
300 m
Typical lower elevation
1,400 m
Typical upper elevation
3,200 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
1,800 m
Typical elevation
2,300 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Forest
Habitat breadth
2
Primary diet
Fruit
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
1.22
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Social
Mating system
No data
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Platform
Nest substrate
Shrub/Bush/Vine
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
1
Maximum clutch size
2
Incubating sex
No data
Minimum incubation period
20 d
Maximum incubation period
No data
Minimum fledging period
19 d
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
1.5
Average fledging period
19 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Altitudinal Migrant, Irregular/Nomadic