Pale-vented pigeon
Patagioenas cayennensis
The pale-vented pigeon (Patagioenas cayennensis) is a large pigeon (family Columbidae) found in the tropical Americas.
About the Pale-vented pigeon
The pale-vented pigeon (Patagioenas cayennensis) is a large pigeon (family Columbidae) found in the tropical Americas. Formerly often placed in Columba, it actually belongs to a clade of the older New World genus Patagioenas. With its relatives it represents an evolutionary radiation extending through most of the warm-temperate to tropical Americas. Grey-hued birds, even their males generally lack iridescent display plumage, although the present species has some coppery gloss on the nape. It is a resident breeder from southern Mexico south to Bolivia and northern Argentina and on Tobago and Trinidad, although it is very localised on the latter island. Vagrants are occasionally seen in adjacent regions; for example, the species is noted to stray into Uruguay from Argentina and occasionally
Fun Facts About Pale-vented pigeon
- Grey-hued birds, even their males generally lack iridescent display plumage, although the present species has some coppery gloss on the nape.
Conservation Status
The Pale-vented pigeon is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae |
| Genus | Patagioenas |
| Species | Patagioenas cayennensis |
Range & Habitat
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