Plain Pigeon
NamePlain Pigeon
Common NamePlain Pigeon
Scientific NamePatagioenas inornata
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)52.5
Length (cm)38.5
Weight (g)325
Plumage DetailsOverall dull grayish-brown to purplish-brown plumage, often with a vinaceous or purplish wash on the head and neck. The underparts are slightly paler. It has a dark bill and reddish legs and feet.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a deep, mournful 'whoo-whoo-whoo' or 'coo-coo-coo' call, often repeated.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in the Greater Antilles, including Cuba, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica, as well as some smaller Caribbean islands.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size for a pigeon, Uniformly dark, dull grayish-brown plumage with purplish sheen, Reddish legs and feet, Relatively long tail, Dark bill
Description
The Plain Pigeon is a large, uniformly dark pigeon with a relatively long tail and small head. It is typically shy, inhabiting mature forests and feeding primarily on fruits and seeds.
