About the White-crowned Pigeon
The white-crowned pigeon is a fruit and seed-eating species of bird in the dove and pigeon family Columbidae. It is found primarily in the Caribbean.
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The white-crowned pigeon can measure 29–35 cm (11–14 in) in length, span 48–59 cm (19–23 in) across the wings, and weigh 150–301 g (5.3–10.6 oz). It is around the same size as the common rock pigeon, but weighs a bit less since it is generally less chunky and has a relatively longer and more square tail. Adult birds' plumage varies from a slate gray to an almost-black color. Its iridescent collar-patch is notably only seen under good lighting, shining a barred white pattern with green.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in April · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Short-billed PigeonPatagioenas nigrirostrisThe short-billed pigeon is a largish pigeon which breeds from southern Mexico south to northwestern Colombia.
Ruddy PigeonPatagioenas subvinaceaThe ruddy pigeon is a largish pigeon which breeds from Costa Rica south to western Ecuador, Bolivia, and central Brazil.
Plumbeous PigeonPatagioenas plumbeaThe plumbeous pigeon is 34 cm (13 in) long and weighs 172 to 231 g (6.1 to 8.1 oz).
Side by side: Spot-winged Pigeon vs White-crowned Pigeon · Plumbeous Pigeon vs White-crowned Pigeon
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