Laurel Pigeon
Columba junoniae
- Near threatened
- Card rarity: Uncommon
- Birds
The laurel pigeon or white-tailed laurel pigeon is a species of bird in the genus Columba in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the Canary Islands, Spain, and resides in laurel forest habitat. It is the animal symbol of the island of La Gomera. It is a pigeon which is endemic to some Canary islands. Its close relative and probable ancestor is the common wood pigeon.
Classification
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Columbiformes
- Family
- Columbidae
- Genus
- Columba