Scaly-naped Pigeon
Patagioenas squamosa
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Robust pigeon, 36–40 cm, with dark slate-blue plumage, a vinaceous breast, and a distinctive scaly red neck patch. Resident of tropical forests across the Caribbean archipelago from Puerto Rico to Trinidad. Frugivore foraging in forest canopy and edges. Least Concern but declining on some islands due to hunting.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 42,1 cm | 16.6 in |
| Poids | 311,5 g | 10.99 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Picazuro Pigeon: pale gray; white neck patch; scaly brown back; dark tail band; South American grassland pigeon; white neck patch
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
1-2
Son
Chant
Deep, resonant cooing with scaly-naped richness; warm carrying notes through Caribbean island dense forest.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Famille | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Patagioenas |
| Espèces | Patagioenas squamosa |
Distribution
Scaly-naped Pigeon has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family