Bare-eyed Pigeon
Patagioenas corensis
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Medium pigeon, 28–32 cm, pale grey-brown with conspicuous bare yellow-orange orbital skin, giving it a wide-eyed appearance. Restricted to arid coastal scrub and dry forests of northwestern Venezuela, Colombia, and the southern Caribbean islands (Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire). Feeds on seeds and cactus fruits. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 38.4 cm | 15.1 in |
| Weight | 272.5 g | 9.61 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Araucanian Pigeon: dark gray; iridescent neck gloss; pale below; Andean South American pigeon; dark gray overall plumage
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
1
Sound
Song
Deep, resonant cooing with bare-eyed warmth; rich carrying notes through dense tropical American forest canopy.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Patagioenas |
| Species | Patagioenas corensis |
Distribution
Bare-eyed Pigeon has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family