Scaled Pigeon
NameScaled Pigeon
Common NameScaled Pigeon
Scientific NamePatagioenas speciosa
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)38.5
Length (cm)35.5
Weight (g)300
Plumage DetailsThe head is reddish-brown, contrasting with a red bill tipped with white. The body plumage is dark brown with prominent white or pale buff feather edges, creating a striking scaled pattern across the neck, breast, and back. The underparts are generally paler.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a deep, booming series of coos, often described as 'whoo-whoo-whoo' or 'coo-coo-coo'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from southern Mexico through Central America and into northern Argentina and southern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive scaled plumage pattern, Reddish-brown head, Red bill with a white tip, Medium-sized pigeon
Description
The Scaled Pigeon is a medium-sized pigeon characterized by its distinctive scaled plumage. It typically forages on the ground for fruits and seeds, often found in tropical and subtropical forests.
