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White-crowned Pigeon

Patagioenas leucocephala

Near Threatened
Envergadura
38,2 cm
Peso
242,33333333333334 g
Família
Columbidae
Ordem
Columbiformes
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Sobre

Large pigeon, 35–38 cm, dark slate-grey with a bold white crown and nape contrasting sharply with the dark body. Inhabits tropical hardwood forests and mangroves of the Caribbean islands and Florida Keys. Primarily frugivorous, feeding on berries, seeds, and figs. Near Threatened due to habitat loss and hunting pressure.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 38,2 cm 15.0 in
Peso 242,33333333333334 g 8.55 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Scaled Pigeon: brown above with scaled pale-edged feathers; pale below; scaly pattern on neck; South American forest species

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 17-25 days.

Tamanho da postura

1-2

Som

Canto

Deep, resonant cooing with white-crowned projection; rich carrying notes echoing through Caribbean dense forest.

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

White-crowned Pigeon has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the White-crowned Pigeon endangered?
The White-crowned Pigeon has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the White-crowned Pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 17-25 days.
What does the White-crowned Pigeon sound like?
Deep, resonant cooing with white-crowned projection; rich carrying notes echoing through Caribbean dense forest.
How big is the White-crowned Pigeon?
The White-crowned Pigeon has a wingspan of 38.2 cm, weight of 242.33333333333334 g.
What order and family does the White-crowned Pigeon belong to?
The White-crowned Pigeon (Patagioenas leucocephala) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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