About the Band-tailed Pigeon
The band-tailed pigeon is a pigeon native to the Americas, and one of the largest pigeons in this region. It is largely gray, but with a thin white collar on the nape and a purple-gray breast.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Patagioenas fasciata |
| Species Codes | batpig1, BTPI, NBTP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Band-tailed Pigeon belong to?
The Band-tailed Pigeon (Patagioenas fasciata) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Band-tailed Pigeon?
The band-tailed pigeon is a pigeon native to the Americas, and one of the largest pigeons in this region. It is largely gray, but with a thin white collar on the nape and a purple-gray breast....
Where can I report a Band-tailed Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Band-tailed Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code batpig1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
18,739
iNat Observations
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