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Scaly-naped Pigeon

A species of American Pigeons
Scientific name : Patagioenas squamosa Genus : American Pigeons

Scaly-naped Pigeon, A species of American Pigeons
Botanical name: Patagioenas squamosa
Genus: American Pigeons
Scaly-naped Pigeon (Patagioenas squamosa) Photo By Tomfriedel , used under CC-BY-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

The scaly-naped pigeon is a large slate grey pigeon (14–16 in), with maroon coloured plumage around the neck. The plumage on the species' nape appears scaly, explaining both the common and scientific names of the species. There is a bare patch of skin which surrounds the birds red eyes; this patch tends to be reddish in males and more yellow in females. The legs and the base of the bill of the species are red, while the remainder of the bill is light coloured.
Size
32 - 41 cm
Feeding Habits
Scaly-naped Pigeon primarily consumes fruits and seeds, employing foraging techniques to find food sources. With unique dietary preferences, scaly-naped Pigeon seeks specific types of these foods, displaying adaptable feeding behaviors across different environments.
Habitat
Scaly-naped Pigeon predominantly inhabits varied wooded environments, ranging from moist tropical rainforests to drier lowland woods, including humid highland regions. They adapt to different altitudes, from higher elevations in the rainforest to arid lowland areas, and sometimes even urban settings. Scaly-naped Pigeon displays a capability to coexist with other dove species, often segregating by altitude in regions where their ranges overlap.
Dite type
Granivorous

General Info

Feeding Habits

Bird Feeder Type
Platform

Behavior

Scaly-naped pigeons are usually found alone or in small groups. They feed in trees and on the ground and often mix with the rock dove, eared dove and the Zenaida dove. Like most doves they are wary and will flee if they feel in danger.

Distribution Area

The range of the scaly-naped pigeon includes both the Greater Antilles (except Jamaica) and Lesser Antilles. The species tends to occur in rain forests, however it may also be found in drier lowland woodlands; the species is locally common near human settlements.

Species Status

Not globally threatened.
Scaly-naped Pigeon (Patagioenas squamosa) Scaly-naped Pigeon (Patagioenas squamosa) Photo By Tomfriedel , used under CC-BY-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

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