Western bronze-naped pigeon

The species was first described in 1856 by the American ornithologist John Cassin. It is occasionally considered conspecific (belonging to the same species) with the eastern bronze-naped pigeon (Columba delegorguei) and the island bronze-naped pigeon (Columba malherbii), and the three species are sometimes placed in the subgenus Turturoena. == Description ==

A medium sized bird, the western bronze-naped pigeon measures about in length. It has a pale, broad terminal tail band which is noticeable on landing. The adult male weighs about , and has dark bluish grey head, and dark vinous belly and breast. The adult female weighs about , and has cinnamon-reddish brown crown, and greyish chestnut underparts. == Distribution and habitat ==

It is widespread across the African tropical rainforest. == Status and conservation ==

Since 1988, the western bronze-naped pigeon has been rated as a species of least concern on the IUCN Red List. This is because it has a large range, and because its population is stable and thought not to have declined by 30% over ten years or three generations. Although the population size has not been measured, it is thought to be more than the threshold required to warrant it a vulnerable rating. There is no evidence of any population decline of the species, or substantial threat to it. ==References==