White-collared pigeon
| White-collared pigeon | |
|---|---|
| In Ethiopia | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Columbiformes |
| Family: | Columbidae |
| Genus: | Columba |
| Species: | C. albitorques |
| Binomial name | |
| Columba albitorques Rüppell, 1837 | |
The white-collared pigeon (Columba albitorques) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae.
The species is endemic to the Ethiopian highlands in Eritrea and Ethiopia. It occupies countryside surrounding rocky cliffs and gorgesand is also common in town centres.
The species is monotypic: no subspecies are recognised.