Pale-capped Pigeon
NamePale-capped Pigeon
Common NamePale-capped Pigeon
Scientific NameColumba punicea
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)51
Length (cm)38
Weight (g)350
Plumage DetailsMales have a pale greyish-white cap, purplish-chestnut upperparts, and darker greyish-brown wings and tail. The underparts are reddish-brown. Females are duller, with a less distinct pale cap and more brownish overall plumage.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a deep, booming 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'whoo-whoo-whoo' call, often repeated.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in parts of Southeast Asia, including northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesPale greyish-white cap, Reddish-brown body plumage, Darker wings and tail, Medium-large size for a pigeon
Description
The Pale-capped Pigeon is a medium-sized, arboreal pigeon characterized by its distinctive pale crown. It typically inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, feeding on fruits and seeds high in the canopy.
