White-crowned Pigeon
Patagioenas leucocephala
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حول
Large pigeon, 35–38 cm, dark slate-grey with a bold white crown and nape contrasting sharply with the dark body. Inhabits tropical hardwood forests and mangroves of the Caribbean islands and Florida Keys. Primarily frugivorous, feeding on berries, seeds, and figs. Near Threatened due to habitat loss and hunting pressure.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 38,2 cm | 15.0 in |
| الوزن | 242,33333333333334 g | 8.55 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Scaled Pigeon: brown above with scaled pale-edged feathers; pale below; scaly pattern on neck; South American forest species
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 17-25 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
1-2
الصوت
الغناء
Deep, resonant cooing with white-crowned projection; rich carrying notes echoing through Caribbean dense forest.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| الفصيلة | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Patagioenas |
| الأنواع | Patagioenas leucocephala |
Distribution
White-crowned Pigeon has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family