Ring-tailed Pigeon
Patagioenas caribaea
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Large Jamaican endemic pigeon, 38–42 cm, dark slate-grey with a distinctive broad white or grey tail band and a pale head. Confined to Jamaica's forested Blue Mountains and John Crow Mountains. Frugivore of forest fruits and berries. Vulnerable due to restricted range, ongoing deforestation, and hunting pressure.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 41,9 cm | 16.5 in |
| Poids | 250,0 g | 8.82 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Ruddy Pigeon: rich rufous-brown overall; iridescent neck gloss; dark flight feathers; South American forest; uniformly rufous
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL.
Son
Chant
Soft, gentle cooing with purring quality; classic European dove phrase carrying through open woodland.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Famille | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Patagioenas |
| Espèces | Patagioenas caribaea |
Distribution
Ring-tailed Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family