Picazuro Pigeon
NamePicazuro Pigeon
Common NamePicazuro Pigeon
Scientific NamePatagioenas picazuro
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)35
Weight (g)375
Plumage DetailsOverall grayish-brown plumage, darker on the back and wings. The head and underparts have a purplish-wine wash. The hindneck and breast feature a striking iridescent scaled pattern of white and purplish-red feathers. It has a red iris and reddish-pink legs and feet.
Vocalization / CallA deep, booming 'coo-COO-coo' or 'hoo-hoo-hoo' often repeated, characteristic of large pigeons.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread in central and eastern South America, including parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size for a pigeon, Distinctive scaled pattern of white and purplish-red on hindneck and breast, Red iris, Reddish-pink legs and feet, Overall grayish-brown plumage with purplish wash
Description
The Picazuro Pigeon is a large, robust pigeon native to South America, often found in open woodlands, savannas, and agricultural areas. It is known for its distinctive scaled pattern on the hindneck and breast, and its deep, booming vocalizations. This species primarily forages on the ground for seeds and grains.
