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Ruddy Pigeon

Patagioenas subvinacea

Least Concern
Envergadura
31,3 cm
Peso
155,5 g
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes

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Medium pigeon, 27–30 cm, rich ruddy brown overall with a grey crown, vinaceous-pink underparts, and iridescent green gloss on the neck. Inhabits humid foothill and montane forests from Costa Rica through the Andes to Bolivia and northwest Brazil. Frugivore of forest berries and fruits. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 31,3 cm 12.3 in
Peso 155,5 g 5.49 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Oriental Turtle-dove: brown above; rufous-scaled scapulars; blue-gray wing panel; pink breast; black-white neck stripe; Asian species

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: PL.

Tamaño de la puesta

1

Sonido

Canto

Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Eurasian open woodland at dawn. 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 subvinacea

Distribution

Ruddy Pigeon has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Ruddy Pigeon endangered?
The Ruddy Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ruddy Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Ruddy Pigeon sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of Eurasian open woodland at dawn. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Ruddy Pigeon?
The Ruddy Pigeon has a wingspan of 31.3 cm, weight of 155.5 g.
What order and family does the Ruddy Pigeon belong to?
The Ruddy Pigeon (Patagioenas subvinacea) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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