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Africa
Fork-tailed Dove
Ducula humeralis
About this species
The Fork-tailed Dove (Columbidae) is widely distributed across Africa, where it favours forest environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Fork-tailed Dove is part of the order Columbiformes and the Columbidae family. Its preferred habitat is forest, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Africa.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Columbidae family and Columbiformes order.