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anyone know what pigeon this is?

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Hi Guys,

Saw this pigeon the other day while at my in-laws spot in Chartwell, Jhb
anyone know what it is?
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Saw one like that at Wits University the other day.

The spots on the chest is quite unique.

Would also like to know...
krazy_kameleon wrote:Hi Guys,

Saw this pigeon the other day while at my in-laws spot in Chartwell, Jhb
anyone know what it is?
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In afrikaans it is a "Geelbek bos duif"
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I believe it is an African Olive Pigeon :think:
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Thanks Francisco with that info I wiki'ed it...

"The African Olive Pigeon or Rameron Pigeon (Columba arquatrix) is a pigeon which is a resident breeding bird in much of eastern and southern Africa from Ethiopia to the Cape. There are also populations in western Angola, southwestern Saudi Arabia and northern Yemen. It is locally common, although there are sizeable gaps in its distribution due to its habitat requirements."
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It can also be a lesser spotted pigeon.... :twisted:
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Yip Gernot, you were quite right
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funny Cassie...
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Ali3n wrote:In afrikaans it is a "Geelbek bos duif"
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