Northern Band-tailed Pigeon
Patagioenas fasciata
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About
Large, stocky pigeon, 33–38 cm, with purple-brown upperparts, a pale grey head, white half-collar on the nape, and a broad grey tail band. Inhabits montane conifer and mixed forests from British Columbia south through western North America to Nicaragua. Granivore of acorns, pine seeds, and berries. Least Concern; locally migratory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 41.4 cm | 16.3 in |
| Weight | 364.0 g | 12.84 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Pale-vented Pigeon: gray-blue; pale vent; iridescent neck; dark flight feathers; pale gray vent patch distinctive; neotropical
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 16-22 days. Fledging: 22-29 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with warm quality, extinct Rodrigues dove species. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Patagioenas |
| Species | Patagioenas fasciata |
Distribution
Northern Band-tailed Pigeon has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family