Picazuro Pigeon
Patagioenas picazuro
The Picazuro Pigeon (Patagioenas picazuro) is a common doves and pigeon found in 6 countries, weighing about 279 g. The picazuro pigeon is a pigeon native to South America.
About the Picazuro Pigeon
The picazuro pigeon is a pigeon native to South America.
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How to identify it
It is a large pigeon with a wingspan of up to 22 inches and can weigh as much as a pound. It is a brown bird with white dashes on the back of its neck and darker brown wing patterns. It is similar in appearance to the spotted dove.
What the Picazuro Pigeon sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Chile.
When to see it
The Picazuro Pigeon can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Picazuro Pigeon?
- It is a large pigeon with a wingspan of up to 22 inches and can weigh as much as a pound. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Picazuro Pigeon?
- The Picazuro Pigeon is a medium sized bird weighing about 279 g.
- Where can you see a Picazuro Pigeon?
- The Picazuro Pigeon occurs in 6 countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia.
- What does a Picazuro Pigeon sound like?
- You can listen to a field recording of the Picazuro Pigeon on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Picazuro Pigeon?
- The Picazuro Pigeon is most easily confused with the Pale-vented Pigeon, the Red-billed Pigeon and the Spot-winged Pigeon.
- Is the Picazuro Pigeon endangered?
- The Picazuro Pigeon is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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