Common Name: Sri Lanka Wood pigeon
Scientific Name: Columba torringtoniae
Animal Family: Columbidae
Description: The Sri Lanka Wood pigeon is 36 cm in length. Its upperparts and tail are dark grey, and the head and underparts are lilac, becoming paler on the belly. Building a nest in tree and laying a single white egg. its flight is quick, with the regular beats and an occasional sharp flick of the wings which are characteristic of pigeons in general.
Population: The breeding population is thought to be around five million pairs, and this species that can nest at any time of the year, although its peak breeding season is though the summer months.
Found where: The bird can be observed in the Hakgala Botnical Gardens and the Riverston Area.
Habitat: Inhabits upper levels of forests and densely wooded areas in the hills and mountains, where occurs in pairs or small flock.
Foods: It is strictly arboreal, feeding on a variety of small jungle fruits and berries.
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