Scaled Pigeon
A species of American Pigeons Scientific name : Patagioenas speciosa Genus : American Pigeons
Scaled Pigeon, A species of American Pigeons
Botanical name: Patagioenas speciosa
Genus: American Pigeons
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Description
The scaled pigeon (Patagioenas speciosa) is a large New World tropical dove. It is a resident breeder from southern Mexico south to western Ecuador, southern Brazil, northern Argentina, and Trinidad. The scaled pigeon is fairly common in semi-open forest. It builds a stick platform nest in a tree and lays two white eggs. Its flight is high, fast and direct, with the regular beats and an occasional sharp flick of the wings which are characteristic of pigeons in general. It is usually very wary, since it is frequently hunted. The scaled pigeon is 36 cm (14 in) long and weighs normally about 290 g (10 oz). Adult males have mainly purple brown plumage, with a paler scaly appearance to the neck and underparts. The lower underparts are whitish edged with purple. The eyering, legs and bill are red, the latter having a white tip. The female is dull dark brown rather than purplish, and is slightly smaller than the male. Scaled pigeons feed mainly on forest fruits and seeds. The call is a series of deep cooing cro ku-ks that differs markedly from that of its relatives, such as the white-crowned pigeon. This is a solitary bird which does not form flocks. The scaled pigeon has been recorded as successfully nesting on a fern (Pteridium aquilinum at ground level, and in the canopy of the tree fern Cyathea cyatheoides). The pearl kite visits nests of this species as a natural predator. 
Size
28 - 34 cm
Feeding Habits
Scaled Pigeon, primarily a frugivore, consumes various small fruits. It forages in the forest canopy, using its maneuverability to pluck food directly from branches. This bird demonstrates a clear preference for fruit, an adaptation evident in its feeding technique and choice of habitat.
Habitat
Scaled Pigeon predominantly resides in humid evergreen and semi-deciduous forests, often frequenting forest edges and clearings with robust tree growth. These birds are adapted to a treetop environment in broad geographical regions, including Central and South America's tropical and subtropical zones. They also inhabit open forests and savannas with interspersed trees, and can be found along river gallery forests. The elevation range of scaled Pigeon varies by region, generally extending from sea level to about 1500 meters, although this altitude varies slightly north and south of the Orinoco River.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
American Pigeons Species
Scaled Pigeon 
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