Spot-winged Pigeon
NameSpot-winged Pigeon
Common NameSpot-winged Pigeon
Scientific NamePatagioenas maculosa
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)52.5
Length (cm)34.5
Weight (g)310
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, and underparts are grey, often with a vinous or purplish wash on the neck and breast. The back and wings are darker grey-brown, featuring prominent white spots on the wing coverts. The bill is pale, typically whitish or bluish-grey, with a darker tip, and legs are reddish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of low, mournful cooing notes, often described as 'hoo-hoo-hooo' or 'coo-coo-cooo'.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily in the southern cone, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.
Identifying Featureswhite spots on wing coverts, pale bill with dark tip, grey plumage with vinous wash, medium-sized pigeon
Description
This medium-sized pigeon is characterized by its grey body and distinctive white spots on its wing coverts. It typically forages on the ground or in trees in open woodlands and agricultural areas, often seen in flocks.
