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Band-tailed pigeon

The band-tailed pigeon (Patagioenas fasciata)[3] is a pigeon native to the Americas, being the largest pigeon native to North America. They are a native species throughout the Southwestern United States and Mexico, extending down to Peru.

Band-tailed pigeon
In San Luis Obispo, California, USA

Apparently Secure  (NatureServe)[2]
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Columbiformes
Family: Columbidae
Genus: Patagioenas
Species:
P. fasciata
Binomial name
Patagioenas fasciata
(Say, 1822)
Synonyms

Columba fasciata (Say, 1823)
Patagioenas albilinea

Taxonomy edit

Its closest living relatives are the Chilean pigeon and the ring-tailed pigeon, which form a clade of Patagioenas with a terminal tail band and iridescent plumage on their necks.[4] There are at least 8 sub-species, and some authorities split this species into the northern band-tailed pigeon (Patagioenas fasciata)[5] and the southern band-tailed pigeon (Patagioenas albilinea).[6][7]

Use as genetic proxy edit

The band-tailed pigeon is the closest living relative of the extinct passenger pigeon and has been investigated for being used in efforts to bring back that species.[8][9]

Distribution and habitat edit

It ranges from British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, California, and southern Arizona south in higher elevations through Mexico and Central America to northern Argentina. In autumn it migrates out of its permanent resident range into northern California, New Mexico, and parts of Utah and Colorado. It is found from almost sea level to 3,600 m (12,000 ft), generally in oak, pine-oak, and coniferous forests. It feeds on seeds, notably acorns, as well as berries and small fruits.

Description edit

 
Upper body

It is the largest pigeon in North America, measuring 33 to 40 cm (13 to 16 in) long and weighing 225–515 g (7.9–18.2 oz).[10][11] The coastal subspecies P. f. monilis (averaging 392 g (13.8 oz)) is larger than the inland subspecies (averaging 340 g (12 oz)).[10] The band-tailed pigeon has a wingspan of 66 cm (26 in).[12]

The plumage is gray, somewhat darker above. The head and underparts have a faint pink cast, especially in the adult male; the belly is nearly white. The distal half of the tail is also pale (except in the subspecies of Baja California), whence the English name. The bill and feet are yellow, with good identification marks at sufficiently close range. Adults have green iridescence on the back of the neck, adjacent to a thin white collar on the nape. Juvenile birds have white feather edges above, giving a scaly appearance.

Behavior and ecology edit

 
At a feeder near Pecos, New Mexico

This species is relatively quiet for a pigeon. Its voice is low-pitched and owl-like, often in two-syllable calls that rise and then fall (huu-ooh) with even spacing between calls.[13] It also makes a variety of harsh squawking sounds for a variety of reasons.

It builds a rudimentary platform nest out of twigs, in which it lays one or two eggs. Outside the breeding season, it forms flocks, sometimes over 50 birds, and often becomes nomadic, following the acorn crop or moving to lower altitudes or other areas outside its breeding range. They commonly congregate at and drink from mineral springs, although it is not fully understood why. In addition to acorns and other seeds, the band-tailed pigeon will seasonally consume fruits such as Pacific madrona and Toyon berries.[14] This species often visits bird feeders. With the introduction of English holly and English ivy, two popular plants in landscaping in western North America, the bird is found in persistent numbers in suburban areas now as well.

The parasitic louse Columbicola extinctus, believed to have become extinct with the extinction of the passenger pigeon, was recently rediscovered on the band-tailed pigeon.

References edit

  1. ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Patagioenas fasciata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22725264A94888623. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22725264A94888623.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Patagioenas fasciata. NatureServe Explorer 2.0". explorer.natureserve.org. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  3. ^ Sibley, David Allen (2000). The Sibley Guide to Birds. New York: Knopf. p. 260. ISBN 0-679-45122-6.
  4. ^ Johnson, Kevin P.; de Kort, Selvino; Dinwoodey, Karen; Mateman, A.C.; ten Cate, Carel; Lessells, C.M.; Clayton, Dale H. (2001). "A molecular phylogeny of the dove genera Streptopelia and Columba" (PDF). Auk. 118 (4): 874–887. doi:10.2307/4089839. hdl:20.500.11755/a92515bb-c1c6-4c0e-ae9a-849936c41ca2.
  5. ^ "Species factsheet: Patagioenas fasciata". BirdLife International. 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  6. ^ "Species factsheet: Patagioenas albilinea". BirdLife International. 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  7. ^ National Geographic. . National Geographic - Animals - Birds. National Geographic Society. Archived from the original on April 15, 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
  8. ^ Rich, Nathaniel (27 February 2014). "The Mammoth Cometh". The New York Times. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
  9. ^ "The Great Passenger Pigeon Comeback". Retrieved 2023-08-10.
  10. ^ a b Dunning Jr., John B., ed. (1992). CRC Handbook of Avian Body Masses. CRC Press. ISBN 978-0-8493-4258-5.
  11. ^ "Band-tailed Pigeon". All About Birds. Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
  12. ^ fasciata, Patagioenas; Length: 14.5"; Wingspan: 26" (2018-08-08). "Band-tailed Pigeon". Bird Watcher's Digest. Retrieved 2020-09-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ Mahler, Bettina; Tubaro, Pablo L. (2001). "Relationship between song characters and morphology in New World pigeons". Biological Journal of the Linnean Society. 74 (4): 533–539. doi:10.1006/bijl.2001.0596.
  14. ^ Hogan, C. Michael (2008). Stromberg, N. (ed.). . Global Twitcher. Archived from the original on 2009-07-19.
  • Howell, Steven N.G.; Webb, Sophie (1995). A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America. Oxford & New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-854012-4.
  • Jiménez, Mariano II; Jiménez, Mariano G. (2002–2003). "Paloma Encinera". Zoológico Electrónico (in Spanish). from the original on 15 December 2006. Retrieved 27 November 2006.
  • Aguilar, Héctor F. (2000). [The Band-Tailed Pigeon Columba (fasciata)) fasciata Say 1823 (Aves:Columbidae) Some Notes About His Natural History in Venezuela] (PDF). Revista de Ecología Latinoamericana (in Spanish). 7 (3): 29–44. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-08-13. Retrieved 2010-05-23.

External links edit

  • BirdLife species factsheet for Patagioenas fasciata
  • "Patagioenas fasciata". Avibase.  
  • "Band-tailed pigeon media". Internet Bird Collection.
  • Band-tailed pigeon photo gallery at VIREO (Drexel University)
  • Audio recordings of Band-tailed pigeon on Xeno-canto.


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This article may not provide balanced coverage on a geographical region Please improve this article or discuss the issue on the talk page September 2017 The band tailed pigeon Patagioenas fasciata 3 is a pigeon native to the Americas being the largest pigeon native to North America They are a native species throughout the Southwestern United States and Mexico extending down to Peru Band tailed pigeonIn San Luis Obispo California USAConservation statusLeast Concern IUCN 3 1 1 Apparently Secure NatureServe 2 Scientific classificationDomain EukaryotaKingdom AnimaliaPhylum ChordataClass AvesOrder ColumbiformesFamily ColumbidaeGenus PatagioenasSpecies P fasciataBinomial namePatagioenas fasciata Say 1822 SynonymsColumba fasciata Say 1823 Patagioenas albilinea Contents 1 Taxonomy 1 1 Use as genetic proxy 2 Distribution and habitat 3 Description 4 Behavior and ecology 5 References 6 External linksTaxonomy editIts closest living relatives are the Chilean pigeon and the ring tailed pigeon which form a clade of Patagioenas with a terminal tail band and iridescent plumage on their necks 4 There are at least 8 sub species and some authorities split this species into the northern band tailed pigeon Patagioenas fasciata 5 and the southern band tailed pigeon Patagioenas albilinea 6 7 Use as genetic proxy edit The band tailed pigeon is the closest living relative of the extinct passenger pigeon and has been investigated for being used in efforts to bring back that species 8 9 Distribution and habitat editIt ranges from British Columbia Washington Oregon California and southern Arizona south in higher elevations through Mexico and Central America to northern Argentina In autumn it migrates out of its permanent resident range into northern California New Mexico and parts of Utah and Colorado It is found from almost sea level to 3 600 m 12 000 ft generally in oak pine oak and coniferous forests It feeds on seeds notably acorns as well as berries and small fruits Description edit nbsp Upper bodyIt is the largest pigeon in North America measuring 33 to 40 cm 13 to 16 in long and weighing 225 515 g 7 9 18 2 oz 10 11 The coastal subspecies P f monilis averaging 392 g 13 8 oz is larger than the inland subspecies averaging 340 g 12 oz 10 The band tailed pigeon has a wingspan of 66 cm 26 in 12 The plumage is gray somewhat darker above The head and underparts have a faint pink cast especially in the adult male the belly is nearly white The distal half of the tail is also pale except in the subspecies of Baja California whence the English name The bill and feet are yellow with good identification marks at sufficiently close range Adults have green iridescence on the back of the neck adjacent to a thin white collar on the nape Juvenile birds have white feather edges above giving a scaly appearance Behavior and ecology edit nbsp At a feeder near Pecos New MexicoThis species is relatively quiet for a pigeon Its voice is low pitched and owl like often in two syllable calls that rise and then fall huu ooh with even spacing between calls 13 It also makes a variety of harsh squawking sounds for a variety of reasons It builds a rudimentary platform nest out of twigs in which it lays one or two eggs Outside the breeding season it forms flocks sometimes over 50 birds and often becomes nomadic following the acorn crop or moving to lower altitudes or other areas outside its breeding range They commonly congregate at and drink from mineral springs although it is not fully understood why In addition to acorns and other seeds the band tailed pigeon will seasonally consume fruits such as Pacific madrona and Toyon berries 14 This species often visits bird feeders With the introduction of English holly and English ivy two popular plants in landscaping in western North America the bird is found in persistent numbers in suburban areas now as well The parasitic louse Columbicola extinctus believed to have become extinct with the extinction of the passenger pigeon was recently rediscovered on the band tailed pigeon References edit BirdLife International 2016 Patagioenas fasciata IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016 e T22725264A94888623 doi 10 2305 IUCN UK 2016 3 RLTS T22725264A94888623 en Retrieved 11 November 2021 Patagioenas fasciata NatureServe Explorer 2 0 explorer natureserve org Retrieved 10 August 2023 Sibley David Allen 2000 The Sibley Guide to Birds New York Knopf p 260 ISBN 0 679 45122 6 Johnson Kevin P de Kort Selvino Dinwoodey Karen Mateman A C ten Cate Carel Lessells C M Clayton Dale H 2001 A molecular phylogeny of the dove genera Streptopelia and Columba PDF Auk 118 4 874 887 doi 10 2307 4089839 hdl 20 500 11755 a92515bb c1c6 4c0e ae9a 849936c41ca2 Species factsheet Patagioenas fasciata BirdLife International 2014 Retrieved 1 November 2014 Species factsheet Patagioenas albilinea BirdLife International 2014 Retrieved 1 November 2014 National Geographic Band Tailed Pigeon National Geographic Animals Birds National Geographic Society Archived from the original on April 15 2017 Retrieved 18 September 2017 Rich Nathaniel 27 February 2014 The Mammoth Cometh The New York Times Retrieved 28 February 2014 The Great Passenger Pigeon Comeback Retrieved 2023 08 10 a b Dunning Jr John B ed 1992 CRC Handbook of Avian Body Masses CRC Press ISBN 978 0 8493 4258 5 Band tailed Pigeon All About Birds Cornell Lab of Ornithology fasciata Patagioenas Length 14 5 Wingspan 26 2018 08 08 Band tailed Pigeon Bird Watcher s Digest Retrieved 2020 09 27 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint numeric names authors list link Mahler Bettina Tubaro Pablo L 2001 Relationship between song characters and morphology in New World pigeons Biological Journal of the Linnean Society 74 4 533 539 doi 10 1006 bijl 2001 0596 Hogan C Michael 2008 Stromberg N ed Toyon Heteromeles arbutifolia Global Twitcher Archived from the original on 2009 07 19 Howell Steven N G Webb Sophie 1995 A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America Oxford amp New York Oxford University Press ISBN 0 19 854012 4 Jimenez Mariano II Jimenez Mariano G 2002 2003 Paloma Encinera Zoologico Electronico in Spanish Archived from the original on 15 December 2006 Retrieved 27 November 2006 Aguilar Hector F 2000 La paloma torcaza o gargantilla Columba fasciata fasciata Say 1823 Aves Columbidae algunas notas sobre su historia natural en venezuela The Band Tailed Pigeon Columba fasciata fasciata Say 1823 Aves Columbidae Some Notes About His Natural History in Venezuela PDF Revista de Ecologia Latinoamericana in Spanish 7 3 29 44 Archived from the original PDF on 2011 08 13 Retrieved 2010 05 23 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Patagioenas fasciata nbsp Wikispecies has information related to Patagioenas fasciata BirdLife species factsheet for Patagioenas fasciata Patagioenas fasciata Avibase nbsp Band tailed pigeon media Internet Bird Collection Band tailed pigeon photo gallery at VIREO Drexel University 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