About the White-crowned Pigeon
The white-crowned pigeon is a fruit and seed-eating species of bird in the dove and pigeon family Columbidae. It is found primarily in the Caribbean.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Patagioenas leucocephala |
| Species Codes | whcpig2, WCPI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-crowned Pigeon belong to?
The White-crowned Pigeon (Patagioenas leucocephala) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the White-crowned Pigeon?
The White-crowned Pigeon is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the White-crowned Pigeon?
The white-crowned pigeon is a fruit and seed-eating species of bird in the dove and pigeon family Columbidae. It is found primarily in the Caribbean....
Where can I report a White-crowned Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of White-crowned Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whcpig2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pigeons and Doves 353 species
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
3,462
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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