Family: Columbidae (Pigeons, Doves)

Authority: Verreaux & Verreaux, 1851

Red List Category

Criteria: A2cd+3cd+4cd; B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)

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Justification of Red List category
Although this species remains common in parts of its small range and is tolerant of some habitat degradation, it is suspected to be undergoing a moderately rapid decline owing to hunting pressure, and has consequently been classified as Near Threatened. Better information on population trends may lead to a change in status.

Population size: unknown

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 7,200 km²

Country endemic: no

Attributes
Realm - Afrotropical
IUCN System - Terrestrial