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Columba guinea
Also known as African Rock pigeon, this is a large pigeon, roughly the size of European Wood pigeon. It sports rufous back and wings, and wings are speckled with white spots. The rest of the body is blue-grey, with brownish and white-streaked neck. It has a large red patches around the eye.
Common African pigeon, found everywhere south of Sahara. Very common sight in urban environments - such is here, in central Minna, capitol of Niger State of Nigeria.
Spotted on Oct 3, 2018
Submitted on Dec 25, 2018
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