Dusky Pigeon
NameDusky Pigeon
Common NameDusky Pigeon
Scientific NamePatagioenas goodsoni
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)210
Plumage DetailsOverall dark slate-gray to dusky brown plumage, with a distinctive purplish or vinaceous sheen on the head, neck, and upper mantle, especially visible in good light. The back and wings are darker, sometimes with a subtle greenish gloss. It has a striking red iris, a dark bill with a pale cere, and red legs and feet.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of low, mournful cooing or hooting sounds, often a series of repeated 'woo-woo-woo' or 'coo-coo-coo' notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, specifically from eastern Panama south through western Colombia and western Ecuador.
Identifying Featuresdark, dusky plumage, red iris, purplish sheen on head and neck, relatively short tail, arboreal foraging behavior
Description
The Dusky Pigeon is a medium-sized, dark-plumaged pigeon found in humid lowland and foothill forests. It typically forages in the canopy for fruits and berries, often moving quietly through the dense foliage. Its dark coloration provides camouflage within its shaded forest habitat.
