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Northern Band-tailed Pigeon

Patagioenas fasciata

Least Concern
Envergure
41,4 cm
Poids
364,0 g
Famille
Columbidae
Ordre
Columbiformes

The Northern Band-tailed Pigeon (Patagioenas fasciata) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 41.4 cm and a weight of 364 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

Large, stocky pigeon, 33–38 cm, with purple-brown upperparts, a pale grey head, white half-collar on the nape, and a broad grey tail band. Inhabits montane conifer and mixed forests from British Columbia south through western North America to Nicaragua. Granivore of acorns, pine seeds, and berries. Least Concern; locally migratory.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 41,4 cm 16.3 in
Poids 364,0 g 12.84 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 16-22 days. Fledging: 22-29 days.

Taille de la couvée

1-3

Son

Chant

Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with warm quality, extinct Rodrigues dove species. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Famille Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Patagioenas
Espèces Patagioenas fasciata

Distribution

Northern Band-tailed Pigeon has been recorded in 5 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Northern Band-tailed Pigeon endangered?
The Northern Band-tailed Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Northern Band-tailed Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 16-22 days. Fledging: 22-29 days.
What does the Northern Band-tailed Pigeon sound like?
Soft, gentle cooing call; pure notes with warm quality, extinct Rodrigues dove species. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Northern Band-tailed Pigeon?
The Northern Band-tailed Pigeon has a wingspan of 41.4 cm, weight of 364.0 g.
What order and family does the Northern Band-tailed Pigeon belong to?
The Northern Band-tailed Pigeon (Patagioenas fasciata) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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