About the Peruvian Pigeon
The Maranon pigeon, Peruvian pigeon or Salvin's pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Patagioenas oenops |
| Species Codes | perpig2, MAPI, PEPI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Peruvian Pigeon belong to?
The Peruvian Pigeon (Patagioenas oenops) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Peruvian Pigeon?
The Peruvian Pigeon is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Peruvian Pigeon?
The Maranon pigeon, Peruvian pigeon or Salvin's pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru....
Where can I report a Peruvian Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Peruvian Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code perpig2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
27
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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