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Chilean Pigeon

Patagioenas araucana

Least Concern
Envergadura
42,0 cm
Peso
270,0 g
Família
Columbidae
Ordem
Columbiformes
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Sobre

Medium-large pigeon, 30–35 cm, dark brownish-grey with a vinaceous-pink breast and a pale grey head. Endemic to the temperate forests and woodland edges of Chile and adjacent Argentina, including the Araucaria (monkey-puzzle) forest zone. Frugivore and granivore feeding on Araucaria seeds, berries, and fruits. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 42,0 cm 16.5 in
Peso 270,0 g 9.52 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Plumbeous Pigeon: plumbeous gray overall; iridescent neck gloss; dark flight feathers; South American forest pigeon; gray plumage

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 14-20 days.

Tamanho da postura

1-2

Som

Canto

Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality typical of Mascarene island forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Família Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Patagioenas
Espécies Patagioenas araucana

Distribution

Chilean Pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Chilean Pigeon endangered?
The Chilean Pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Chilean Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 14-20 days.
What does the Chilean Pigeon sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality typical of Mascarene island forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Chilean Pigeon?
The Chilean Pigeon has a wingspan of 42.0 cm, weight of 270.0 g.
What order and family does the Chilean Pigeon belong to?
The Chilean Pigeon (Patagioenas araucana) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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