Pale-vented Pigeon
NamePale-vented Pigeon
Common NamePale-vented Pigeon
Scientific NamePatagioenas cayennensis
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)31
Weight (g)240
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are bluish-grey, contrasting with a reddish-brown back, wings, and breast. The belly is paler, often whitish. It has a distinctive red eye and a dark bill, with reddish-purple legs and feet.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of low, mournful cooing notes, often described as 'coo-coo-coo-coo-coo' or 'whoo-whoo-whoo-whoo'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound from southern Mexico through Central America and across much of northern and central South America, extending south to northern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresbluish-grey head, reddish-brown body, red eye, dark bill, reddish legs
Description
A medium-sized pigeon characterized by its bluish-grey head and reddish-brown body. It typically inhabits open woodlands, forest edges, and savannas, where it forages primarily for fruits and seeds.
