Plumbeous Pigeon
A species of American Pigeons Scientific name : Patagioenas plumbea Genus : American Pigeons
Plumbeous Pigeon, A species of American Pigeons
Botanical name: Patagioenas plumbea
Genus: American Pigeons
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
The plumbeous pigeon (Patagioenas plumbea) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela in secondary growth forests, edge forests, and low hills. It can often be confused with the Ruddy Pigeon. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It generally feeds on canopy fruits/seeds but specifically targets mistletoe during certain times of the year.
Size
34 cm
Feeding Habits
Plumbeous Pigeon, primarily frugivorous, consumes a variety of fruits and seeds. It forages in the forest canopy and prefers feeding in the morning. Unique adaptions include a specialized gizzard for seed digestion.
Habitat
Plumbeous Pigeon predominantly inhabits tropical and subtropical rainforests, including cloud forests and areas with secondary growth. They favor the upper canopy of tall forests and are often found at varying elevations depending on the region. Broadly, plumbeous Pigeon can be found occupying habitats within a wide altitudinal range – from lowland areas to mountainous regions up to 1900 meters above sea level in some places. These birds are adapted to both cooler highland regions and warmer lowland areas within these tropical and subtropical zones.
Dite type
Granivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
American Pigeons Species
Plumbeous Pigeon