About the Short-billed Pigeon
The short-billed pigeon is a largish pigeon which breeds from southern Mexico south to northwestern Colombia. It is a member of a clade of Patagioenas that contains the smaller and rather plain species with characteristic calls that constitute the subgenus Oenoenas.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Patagioenas nigrirostris |
| Species Codes | shbpig, SBPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Short-billed Pigeon belong to?
The Short-billed Pigeon (Patagioenas nigrirostris) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Short-billed Pigeon?
The short-billed pigeon is a largish pigeon which breeds from southern Mexico south to northwestern Colombia. It is a member of a clade of Patagioenas that contains the smaller and rather plain species with characteristic calls that constitute the subgenus Oenoenas....
Where can I report a Short-billed Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Short-billed Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shbpig, or on iNaturalist.
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