Olive pigeon

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The olive pigeons are four allopatric species of pigeon, named for their association with olive (Olea) species.[1] They have a maroon tone to the speckled plumage, and inhabit cool, montane forests of Africa and its associated islands. Together with the speckled wood pigeon, they are seen as members of a superspecies,[2] which has affinities with the white-naped pigeon.

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