About the Pale-vented Pigeon
The pale-vented pigeon is a large pigeon found in the tropical Americas. Formerly often placed in Columba, it actually belongs to a clade of the older New World genus Patagioenas. With its relatives it represents an evolutionary radiation extending through most of the warm-temperate to tropical Americas. Grey-hued birds, even their males generally lack iridescent display plumage, although the present species has some coppery gloss on the nape.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Patagioenas cayennensis |
| Species Codes | pavpig2, PVPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pale-vented Pigeon belong to?
The Pale-vented Pigeon (Patagioenas cayennensis) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Pale-vented Pigeon?
The pale-vented pigeon is a large pigeon found in the tropical Americas. Formerly often placed in Columba, it actually belongs to a clade of the older New World genus Patagioenas. With its relatives it represents an evolutionary radiation extending through most of the warm-temperate to tropical Amer...
Where can I report a Pale-vented Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Pale-vented Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pavpig2, or on iNaturalist.
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