Ruddy Pigeon
NameRuddy Pigeon
Common NameRuddy Pigeon
Scientific NamePatagioenas subvinacea
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)30.5
Weight (g)205
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly a deep reddish-brown or vinaceous-chestnut, with the head and underparts often slightly paler and more purplish-pink. The wings and tail are darker, sometimes appearing purplish-black, and the eyes are reddish with a dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a low, mournful cooing sound, often described as "coo-OO-oo" or "whoo-OO-oo," with the middle note emphasized.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, from southern Mexico south through Central America to western Ecuador, northern Bolivia, and parts of Brazil.
Identifying Featuresoverall reddish-brown plumage, reddish eyes, dark bill, mournful cooing call, found in humid forests
Description
The Ruddy Pigeon is a medium-sized, stocky pigeon characterized by its overall reddish-brown plumage. It typically forages quietly in the canopy or mid-story of humid forests, often singly or in pairs, feeding primarily on fruits.
