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Spot-winged Pigeon

Patagioenas maculosa

Least Concern
Envergure
42,4 cm
Poids
347,0 g
Famille
Columbidae
Ordre
Columbiformes

À propos

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
Envergure 42,4 cm 16.7 in
Poids 347,0 g 12.24 oz

Identification

Plumage

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

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Taille de la couvée

1-2

Son

Chant

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

Distribution

Spot-winged Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

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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