Pale-vented Pigeon
Patagioenas cayennensis
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Acerca de
Medium pigeon, 28–31 cm, pale brownish-grey with a white or very pale vent and undertail-coverts contrasting with the body. Widespread in tropical South America from Mexico to Bolivia and central Brazil, favouring forest edges, riverine gallery forest, and savanna woodland. Frugivore of small fruits and seeds. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 36,1 cm | 14.2 in |
| Peso | 232,16666666666666 g | 8.19 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Short-billed Pigeon: dark red-brown; iridescent neck gloss; short bill; pale below; Central-South American forest pigeon
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-2
Sonido
Canto
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes with mild quality through African dry woodland habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Columbiformes (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Familia | Columbidae (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Genus | Patagioenas |
| Especies | Patagioenas cayennensis |
Distribution
Pale-vented Pigeon has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family