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| − | + | | color = pink | |
| − | + | | name = Band-tailed Pigeon | |
| − | + | | status = {{StatusLeastConcern}} | |
| − | + | | image = Band-tailed_Pigeons.jpg | |
| − | + | | image_width = 200px | |
| − | + | | regnum = [[Animal]]ia | |
| − | + | | phylum = [[Chordate|Chordata]] | |
| − | + | | classis = [[Bird|Aves]] | |
| − | + | | ordo = [[Columbiformes]] | |
| − | + | | familia = [[Columbidae]] | |
| − | + | | genus = ''[[Columba (genus)|Columba]]'' | |
| − | + | | species = '''''C. fasciata''''' | |
| + | | binomial = ''Columba fasciata'' | ||
| + | | binomial_authority = ([[Thomas Say|Say]], 1823) | ||
| + | | synonyms = ''Patagioenas fasciata'' | ||
| + | }} | ||
The '''Band-tailed Pigeon''', ''Columba'' (or ''Patagioenas'') ''fasciata'', is a medium-sized [[bird]] of [[the Americas]]. | The '''Band-tailed Pigeon''', ''Columba'' (or ''Patagioenas'') ''fasciata'', is a medium-sized [[bird]] of [[the Americas]]. | ||
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It ranges from [[British Columbia]], [[Utah]], and [[Colorado]] south in higher elevations through [[Mexico]] and [[Central America]] to northern [[Argentina]]. In autumn it [[bird migration|migrates]] out of the part of its range north of [[California]], [[New Mexico]], and west [[Texas]]. Populations from [[Costa Rica]] south are sometimes considered a separate species, the White-naped Pigeon, ''C. albilinea''. It is found at altitudes from 900 m to 3600 m, generally in [[oak]], [[pine]]-oak, and [[Pinophyta|coniferous]] forests. It feeds on seeds, notably acorns. | It ranges from [[British Columbia]], [[Utah]], and [[Colorado]] south in higher elevations through [[Mexico]] and [[Central America]] to northern [[Argentina]]. In autumn it [[bird migration|migrates]] out of the part of its range north of [[California]], [[New Mexico]], and west [[Texas]]. Populations from [[Costa Rica]] south are sometimes considered a separate species, the White-naped Pigeon, ''C. albilinea''. It is found at altitudes from 900 m to 3600 m, generally in [[oak]], [[pine]]-oak, and [[Pinophyta|coniferous]] forests. It feeds on seeds, notably acorns. | ||
| − | It is the biggest pigeon in [[North America]], averaging 34 to 36 cm (14–15 in) long and weighing 250 | + | It is the biggest pigeon in [[North America]], averaging 34 to 36 cm (14–15 in) long and weighing 250–450 g. The plumage is gray, somewhat darker above. The head and underparts have a faint pink cast, especially in the adult male; the belly is nearly white. The distal half of the tail is also pale (except in the subspecies of [[Baja California]]), whence the English name. The bill and feet are yellow, good identification marks at sufficiently close range. Adults have green [[iridescence]] on the back of the neck, adjacent to a thin white collar on the nape. Juvenile birds have white feather edges above, giving a scaly appearance. |
This species is relatively quiet for a pigeon. Its voice is low-pitched and [[owl]]-like, often in two-syllable calls. | This species is relatively quiet for a pigeon. Its voice is low-pitched and [[owl]]-like, often in two-syllable calls. | ||
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It builds a rudimentary platform nest out of twigs, in which it lays one or two eggs. Outside the breeding season it forms flocks, sometimes over 50 birds, and often becomes nomadic, following the acorn crop or moving to lower altitudes or other areas outside its breeding range. It often visits [[bird feeder]]s. | It builds a rudimentary platform nest out of twigs, in which it lays one or two eggs. Outside the breeding season it forms flocks, sometimes over 50 birds, and often becomes nomadic, following the acorn crop or moving to lower altitudes or other areas outside its breeding range. It often visits [[bird feeder]]s. | ||
| − | The | + | The parasitic [[louse]] ''[[Columbicola extinctus]]'', believed to have become extinct with the extinction of the [[Passenger Pigeon]], was recently rediscovered on the Band-tailed Pigeon. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | * | + | * {{cite book | author=Howell, Steve N. G., and Sophie Webb | title=A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America | publisher=Oxford University Press | year=1994 | id=ISBN 0-19-854012-4}} |
| − | * | + | * {{cite book | author=[[David Allen Sibley|Sibley, David]] | title=[[The Sibley Guide to Birds]] | publisher=Knopf | year=2000 | id=ISBN 0-679-45122-6}} |
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| + | ===External links=== | ||
| + | *[http://www.damisela.com/zoo/ave/otros/columb/columbidae/columba/fasciata/index.htm Page from ''El Zoológico Electrónico''] (in Spanish) | ||
* [http://extinct.petermaas.nl/ The Extinction Website] | * [http://extinct.petermaas.nl/ The Extinction Website] | ||
* [http://extinctanimals.proboards22.com/ Extinction forum] | * [http://extinctanimals.proboards22.com/ Extinction forum] | ||
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Revision as of 07:15, 14 May 2006
The Band-tailed Pigeon, Columba (or Patagioenas) fasciata, is a medium-sized bird of the Americas.
It ranges from British Columbia, Utah, and Colorado south in higher elevations through Mexico and Central America to northern Argentina. In autumn it migrates out of the part of its range north of California, New Mexico, and west Texas. Populations from Costa Rica south are sometimes considered a separate species, the White-naped Pigeon, C. albilinea. It is found at altitudes from 900 m to 3600 m, generally in oak, pine-oak, and coniferous forests. It feeds on seeds, notably acorns.
It is the biggest pigeon in North America, averaging 34 to 36 cm (14–15 in) long and weighing 250–450 g. The plumage is gray, somewhat darker above. The head and underparts have a faint pink cast, especially in the adult male; the belly is nearly white. The distal half of the tail is also pale (except in the subspecies of Baja California), whence the English name. The bill and feet are yellow, good identification marks at sufficiently close range. Adults have green iridescence on the back of the neck, adjacent to a thin white collar on the nape. Juvenile birds have white feather edges above, giving a scaly appearance.
This species is relatively quiet for a pigeon. Its voice is low-pitched and owl-like, often in two-syllable calls.
It builds a rudimentary platform nest out of twigs, in which it lays one or two eggs. Outside the breeding season it forms flocks, sometimes over 50 birds, and often becomes nomadic, following the acorn crop or moving to lower altitudes or other areas outside its breeding range. It often visits bird feeders.
The parasitic louse Columbicola extinctus, believed to have become extinct with the extinction of the Passenger Pigeon, was recently rediscovered on the Band-tailed Pigeon.
References
- Howell, Steve N. G., and Sophie Webb (1994). A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-854012-4.
- Sibley, David (2000). The Sibley Guide to Birds. Knopf. ISBN 0-679-45122-6.
