Black Wood-Pigeon
- Scientific name
- Columba janthina
- Family
- Columbidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest deciduous
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Rounded
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Why it matters
The Black Wood-Pigeon, or *Columba janthina*, is a rare species native to the islands of Japan and parts of South Korea, notable for its distinctively dark, iridescent plumage. Its broad wings and rounded tail are evolutionary adaptations for navigating the dense, forested habitats of its remote island homes, where it remains a elusive subject for ornithologists and bird enthusiasts alike.
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