VUVulnerable
Pale-capped Pigeon
Columba punicea
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical mangrove vegetation· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in COLUMBIDAE
Threatened in Bangladesh
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pale-capped Pigeon classified as Vulnerable?
Pale-capped Pigeon is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Pale-capped Pigeon live?
Pale-capped Pigeon occurs in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, and Malaysia (plus 3 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pale-capped Pigeon?
The main threats to Pale-capped Pigeon are 2.1, 2.1.1, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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