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White-crowned Pigeon

Patagioenas leucocephala

Near Threatened
Kanat Açıklığı
38,2 cm
Ağırlık
242,33333333333334 g
Familya
Columbidae
Takım
Columbiformes
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Hakkında

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
Kanat Açıklığı 38,2 cm 15.0 in
Ağırlık 242,33333333333334 g 8.55 oz

Tanımlama

Tuy

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

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

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

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

1-2

Ses

Şarkı

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

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Familya Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Patagioenas
Türler Patagioenas leucocephala

Distribution

White-crowned Pigeon has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Sık Sorulan Sorular

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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