Chilean Pigeon
A species of American Pigeons Scientific name : Patagioenas araucana Genus : American Pigeons
Chilean Pigeon, A species of American Pigeons
Botanical name: Patagioenas araucana
Genus: American Pigeons
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
The Chilean pigeon (Patagioenas araucana) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Chile and adjacent Argentina. Its natural habitat is temperate forests.
Size
35 cm
Habitat
The chilean Pigeon resides predominantly within southern temperate forests, notably those rich in monkeypuzzle and southern beech trees. Further north, these birds adapt to drier woodland terrains. For foraging, they extend to agricultural fields and open areas in close proximity to forested landscapes.
Dite type
Granivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
American Pigeons Species
Chilean Pigeon