The metallic pigeon (Columba vitiensis) also known as white-throated pigeon, is a medium-sized bird up to 37 cm long, in the family Columbidae.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Metallic Pigeon being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Columba pulchricollis
- Columba janthina
- Columba elphinstonii
- Ducula pinon
- Patagioenas leucocephala
- Columba torringtoniae
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Columbiformes
- Family
- Columbidae
- Genus
- Columba
- Species
- Columba vitiensis
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