Bird
Band-tailed Pigeon
Patagioenas fasciataAlso known as Pacific Band-tailed Pigeon
Band-tailed pigeons travel in noisy, roving flocks across western mountain forests and oak woodlands in search of seasonal acorns, pine seeds, and berries. They gather in large numbers at natural mineral springs to ingest sodium and balance their seed-heavy diet. During the breeding season, males produce a deep, owl-like hooting call that echoes softly through the forest canopy.
Forest BirdFrugivoreSocial
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyAcorns, Elderberries, Pine Seeds
Predators
- Cooper's Hawk
- Peregrine Falcon
- Northern Goshawk
ThreatsHabitat fragmentation, historic overhunting, and outbreaks of avian trichomonosis
HabitatsConiferous forests, oak woodlands, and mountain forests
Life span3–7 years in the wild
Classification
- OrderColumbiformes
- FamilyColumbidae
- GenusPatagioenas
- SpeciesPatagioenas fasciata
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Mineral Licks: Watch quiet forest springs where flocks gather to swallow mineral-rich mud.
- Field ID: Look for the broad pale band across the tip of the tail and the white nape collar.
Close Relative (c) Paul Danese, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Family Member (c) Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Genus Relative Michael Woodruff / CC BY-SA 2.0 · cc-by-sa
Genus Relative Lip Kee from Singapore, Republic of Singapore / CC BY-SA 2.0 · cc-by-sa
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