Scaled Pigeon
Patagioenas speciosa
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<birdfyi-bird slug="patagioenas-speciosa"></birdfyi-bird>The Scaled Pigeon (Patagioenas speciosa) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (tauben), within the order Columbiformes (tauben). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.9 cm and a weight of 279 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 36,9 cm | 14.5 in |
| Gewicht | 279,0 g | 9.84 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL.
Gelegegröße
1-2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Deep, resonant cooing with scaled quality; warm carrying notes echoing through dense neotropical humid forest.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes (Tauben) |
| Familie | Columbidae (Tauben) |
| Genus | Patagioenas |
| Arten | Patagioenas speciosa |
Distribution
Scaled Pigeon has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family