About the Ruddy Pigeon
The ruddy pigeon is a largish pigeon which breeds from Costa Rica south to western Ecuador, Bolivia, and central Brazil. It belongs to a clade of small and rather plain species of Patagioenas with characteristic calls that constitute the subgenus Oenoenas. Like the other New World pigeons, it was formerly united with their Old World relatives in Columba, but today the New World genus Patagioenas is recognized as distinct again.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Patagioenas subvinacea |
| Species Codes | rudpig, RUDP, RUPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ruddy Pigeon belong to?
The Ruddy Pigeon (Patagioenas subvinacea) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Ruddy Pigeon?
The ruddy pigeon is a largish pigeon which breeds from Costa Rica south to western Ecuador, Bolivia, and central Brazil. It belongs to a clade of small and rather plain species of Patagioenas with characteristic calls that constitute the subgenus Oenoenas. Like the other New World pigeons, it was fo...
Where can I report a Ruddy Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Ruddy Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rudpig, or on iNaturalist.
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