Short-billed Pigeon
Patagioenas nigrirostris
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About
Medium pigeon, 25–28 cm, plain ruddy brown with a grey crown and a distinctively short dark bill. Found in lowland and foothill humid forests from southern Mexico to western Ecuador. Frugivore of small forest fruits and berries. Often inconspicuous in dense forest understorey. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 32.4 cm | 12.8 in |
| Weight | 161.33333333333334 g | 5.69 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Island Collared-dove: pale brown-gray; black half-collar; pale below; dark flight feathers; island-dwelling collared-dove species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
1
Sound
Song
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Burmese lowland open woodland. 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 nigrirostris |
Distribution
Short-billed Pigeon has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family