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Plain Pigeon

Patagioenas inornata

Near Threatened
Envergadura
41,8 cm
Peso
326,6666666666667 g
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

Acerca de

Large pigeon, 36–40 cm, plain grey-blue with a pale pinkish head and breast and a red orbital ring. Inhabits forests and forest edges across the Greater Antilles (Cuba, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, Jamaica) and some adjacent islands. Frugivore of forest fruits and berries. Near Threatened due to deforestation and hunting.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 41,8 cm 16.5 in
Peso 326,6666666666667 g 11.52 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

European Turtle-dove: brown above with black-spotted scapulars; pink breast; black-white neck stripe; pale belly; blue-gray wing panel

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 21-23 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

1-2

Sonido

Canto

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Southeast Asian open woodland habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Familia Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Patagioenas
Especies Patagioenas inornata

Distribution

Plain Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Plain Pigeon endangered?
The Plain Pigeon has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Plain Pigeon nest?
Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 21-23 days.
What does the Plain Pigeon sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Southeast Asian open woodland habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Plain Pigeon?
The Plain Pigeon has a wingspan of 41.8 cm, weight of 326.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Plain Pigeon belong to?
The Plain Pigeon (Patagioenas inornata) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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