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Spot-winged Pigeon

Patagioenas maculosa

Least Concern
Envergadura
42,4 cm
Peso
347,0 g
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

Acerca de

Medium-large pigeon, 30–34 cm, grey with distinctive white spots on the wings and a pink-washed breast. Inhabits open and semi-open habitats, woodland edges, and farmland from Bolivia and central Brazil to Uruguay and Argentina. Granivore of seeds and agricultural grains. Common and adaptable. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 42,4 cm 16.7 in
Peso 347,0 g 12.24 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Caribbean Pigeon: dark brown; rufous neck wash; pale below; Caribbean island pigeon; dark brown overall; vulnerable species

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Tamaño de la puesta

1-2

Sonido

Canto

Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with warm quality typical of Madagascar dry forest. 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 maculosa

Distribution

Spot-winged Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Spot-winged Pigeon endangered?
The Spot-winged Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Spot-winged Pigeon sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with warm quality typical of Madagascar dry forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Spot-winged Pigeon?
The Spot-winged Pigeon has a wingspan of 42.4 cm, weight of 347.0 g.
What order and family does the Spot-winged Pigeon belong to?
The Spot-winged Pigeon (Patagioenas maculosa) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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