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Spot-winged Pigeon

Patagioenas maculosa

Least Concern
Wingspan
42.4 cm
Weight
347.0 g
Family
Columbidae
Order
Columbiformes

The Spot-winged Pigeon (Patagioenas maculosa) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.4 cm and a weight of 347 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Medium-large pigeon, 30–34 cm, grey with distinctive white spots on the wings and a pink-washed breast. Inhabits open and semi-open habitats, woodland edges, and farmland from Bolivia and central Brazil to Uruguay and Argentina. Granivore of seeds and agricultural grains. Common and adaptable. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 42.4 cm 16.7 in
Weight 347.0 g 12.24 oz

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Clutch Size

1-2

Sound

Song

Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with warm quality typical of Madagascar dry forest. 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 maculosa

Distribution

Spot-winged Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Spot-winged Pigeon endangered?
The Spot-winged Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Spot-winged Pigeon sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with warm quality typical of Madagascar dry forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Spot-winged Pigeon?
The Spot-winged Pigeon has a wingspan of 42.4 cm, weight of 347.0 g.
What order and family does the Spot-winged Pigeon belong to?
The Spot-winged Pigeon (Patagioenas maculosa) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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