Ruddy Pigeon
Patagioenas subvinacea
The Ruddy Pigeon (Patagioenas subvinacea) is a uncommon doves and pigeon found in 11 countries, weighing about 162 g. The ruddy pigeon is a largish pigeon which breeds from Costa Rica south to western Ecuador, Bolivia, and central Brazil.
About the Ruddy Pigeon
The ruddy pigeon is a largish pigeon which breeds from Costa Rica south to western Ecuador, Bolivia, and central Brazil. It belongs to a clade of small and rather plain species of Patagioenas with characteristic calls that constitute the subgenus Oenoenas. Like the other New World pigeons, it was formerly united with their Old World relatives in Columba, but today the New World genus Patagioenas is recognized as distinct again.
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What the Ruddy Pigeon sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The Ruddy Pigeon can be seen all year round, with peak activity in January. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Ruddy Pigeon look like?
- The ruddy pigeon is a largish pigeon which breeds from Costa Rica south to western Ecuador, Bolivia, and central Brazil.
- How big is a Ruddy Pigeon?
- The Ruddy Pigeon is a medium sized bird weighing about 162 g.
- Where can you see a Ruddy Pigeon?
- The Ruddy Pigeon occurs in 11 countries, including Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica, Peru and Brazil.
- What does a Ruddy Pigeon sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Ruddy Pigeon on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Ruddy Pigeon?
- The Ruddy Pigeon is most easily confused with the Plumbeous Pigeon, the White-crowned Pigeon and the Short-billed Pigeon.
- Is the Ruddy Pigeon endangered?
- The Ruddy Pigeon is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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