Somali Pigeon | Animalz

Somali PigeonThe Somali Pigeon lives in dry, rocky hills of northern and northeastern Somalia. Its reddish-purple head and glossy neck feathers stand out; it searches for food on the ground.What does it look like?Its plumage is lavender-grey, with a brownish tinge on the back and wings. The forehead to nape is mauve-pink, and the hindneck has an iridescent copper-brown patch with a green sheen.How does it live?The Somali Pigeon lives in dry, rocky hills of northern and northeastern Somalia. Its reddish-purple head and glossy neck feathers stand out; it searches for food on the ground.It walks mainly on the ground while feeding on seeds, cultivated grain, and berries.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.