Peruvian Pigeon
NamePeruvian Pigeon
Common NamePeruvian Pigeon
Scientific NamePatagioenas oenops
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)33
Weight (g)275
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, and underparts are a rich reddish-brown to vinaceous. The back and wing-coverts are similar but slightly darker. The primary flight feathers and tail are dark slate to blackish, contrasting with the body. It has a distinctive red eye and a pale bill with a reddish base, complemented by reddish legs and feet.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of low, mournful coos, typically described as a repetitive 'whoo-whoo-whoo' or 'coo-coo-coo-coo'.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted area in northern Peru, primarily found in the Marañón Valley and adjacent dry inter-Andean valleys.
Identifying FeaturesOverall reddish-brown plumage, Dark slate to blackish primary feathers and tail, Red eye, Pale bill with reddish base, Reddish legs and feet, Restricted geographic range in northern Peru
Description
The Peruvian Pigeon is a medium-sized pigeon characterized by its overall reddish-brown plumage. It inhabits dry forests and agricultural areas in a restricted range in northern Peru, often seen foraging on the ground or perched in trees.
