Chilean Pigeon
NameChilean Pigeon
Common NameChilean Pigeon
Scientific NamePatagioenas araucana
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)62
Length (cm)38
Weight (g)375
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, and underparts are a deep purplish-chestnut. The back and wings are dark grey, with a reddish wash on the mantle. A distinctive white-barred patch is present on the sides of the neck. The eyes are orange-red, and the bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a deep, booming 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'coo-coo-coo' call, often repeated.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and southern Chile and southwestern Argentina, primarily in temperate Nothofagus forests.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Purplish-chestnut body, Grey wings, White-barred neck patch, Orange-red eyes
Description
The Chilean Pigeon is a large, robust pigeon characterized by its purplish-chestnut body and grey wings. It typically forages on the ground for fruits and seeds in temperate forests, often found in pairs or small flocks.
