Scaled Pigeon
Patagioenas speciosa
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About
Striking forest pigeon, 30–33 cm, with heavily scalloped black-and-white upperpart feathers creating a bold patterned effect. Inhabits lowland and foothill tropical forests from Mexico through Central America to Bolivia and Brazil. Frugivore of forest fruits and berries. Inconspicuous despite distinctive plumage. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 36.9 cm | 14.5 in |
| Weight | 279.0 g | 9.84 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Bare-eyed Pigeon: pale gray; bare orange-red orbital skin; white neck scaling; pale below; Caribbean neotropical pigeon; bare eye
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
1-2
Sound
Song
Deep, resonant cooing with scaled quality; warm carrying notes echoing through dense neotropical humid forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Patagioenas |
| Species | Patagioenas speciosa |
Distribution
Scaled Pigeon has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family