Common name:
Snow Pigeon
Ladakhi name:
Bujul, phurgon
Scientific name:
Columba leuconota
Order:
Columiformes
Family:
Columbidae
fun facts:
The Snow Pigeon is largely resident in Ladakh.
From its original range in Sri Lanka and India – it is now moving globally including introduced to New World in 1970
The sexes look the same.
Bird Club Contributor:
Lobzang Vishudda, Themisgang
