Trocaz Pigeon
NameTrocaz Pigeon
Common NameTrocaz Pigeon
Scientific NameColumba trocaz
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)75
Length (cm)43
Weight (g)400
Plumage DetailsOverall dark slate-grey plumage, with a paler grey head. The most striking feature is the silvery-white striped patch on the sides of the neck. The bill is reddish with a white cere, and the legs are reddish.
Vocalization / CallA deep, booming coo, often described as a three-note 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'roo-roo-roo'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Madeira, Portugal, where it is restricted to the native laurel forests.
Identifying Featureslarge size, dark grey plumage, silvery-white neck stripes, reddish bill, reddish legs
Description
The Trocaz Pigeon is a large, dark grey pigeon endemic to the laurel forests of Madeira. It is characterized by its distinctive silvery-white neck stripes and reddish bill, primarily feeding on fruits and seeds within its forest habitat.
