Species · GBIF taxon 2495266
Band-tailed Pigeon
Patagioenas fasciataAlso known as White-collared Pigeon, Wild Pigeon
Band-tailed pigeons are large, forest-dwelling birds that travel in nomadic flocks to search for seasonal acorns, berries, and grains. They are known for their deep, owl-like cooing and their acrobatic feeding style, often hanging upside down from branches to reach ripe fruit. During the breeding season, they build flimsy stick nests high in coniferous trees, usually raising just a single chick.
Forest-dwellingNomadicFrugivorous
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Acorns
- Elderberries
- Madrone Berries
Predators
- Cooper's Hawk
- Peregrine Falcon
- Bobcat
ThreatsHabitat loss, hunting, and Trichomoniasis outbreaks
HabitatsConiferous and mixed forests, oak woodlands, and suburban parks
Life span5 to 7 years in the wild
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyColumbidae
- 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
- Listen closely: Their low, two-syllable cooing sounds remarkably like a Great Horned Owl.
- Look up: Scan the very tops of tall conifers where they love to perch and sun themselves.
- Provide water: They are highly attracted to mineral springs and backyard birdbaths.
Competitor (c) Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Paul Danese, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative Michael Woodruff / CC BY-SA 2.0 · cc-by-sa
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