Red-billed Pigeon
Patagioenas flavirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="patagioenas-flavirostris"></birdfyi-bird>About
Medium pigeon, 30–34 cm, grey-brown with a reddish-purple breast and flanks, and a distinctive red bill with a yellow tip. Inhabits tropical lowland and foothill forests from the southwestern United States (rare vagrant) through Mexico and Central America to Costa Rica. Frugivore of forest fruits. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 37.4 cm | 14.7 in |
| Weight | 274.4 g | 9.68 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Goodson's Pigeon: dark gray-brown; iridescent neck gloss; pale below; Pacific slope neotropical forest pigeon; dark plumage
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
1
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of open African woodland habitat at dawn. 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 flavirostris |
Distribution
Red-billed Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family