Picazuro Pigeon
Patagioenas picazuro
Silhouette: Ferran Sayol · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderColumbiformes (Pigeons and Doves)
- FamilyColumbidae (Pigeons and Doves)
- GenusPatagioenas (New World Pigeons)
- SpeciesPatagioenas picazuro (Picazuro Pigeon)
About the Picazuro Pigeon
The picazuro pigeon (Patagioenas picazuro) is a pigeon native to South America. It is a large pigeon with a wingspan of up to 22 inches and can weigh as much as a pound. It is a brown bird with white dashes on the back of its neck and darker brown wing patterns. It is similar in appearance to the spotted dove.
The picazuro pigeon is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 5,800,000 km2 and although an accurate population count has not taken place, it is believed that the species is common and the population is thought to be increasing. Picazuro pigeons survive in a variety of habitats; from woodland and forest to agricultural land.
This species feeds mainly on the ground and like most other pigeons eats seeds and grain. Picazuro pigeons nest in every month of the year. A fragile nest is built from sticks and one egg is laid. Both parents incubate the egg. Once the egg has hatched, the chick is fed on crop milk and then regurgitated seeds.
InfoNatura: Birds, mammals, and amphibians of Latin America [web application]. 2004. Version... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Picazuro Pigeon in Iguaçu National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Iguaçu National Park
Pale-vented Pigeon
Patagioenas cayennensis
Eared Dove
Zenaida auriculata
White-tipped Dove
Leptotila verreauxi
Ruddy Ground-Dove
Columbina talpacoti
Grey-fronted Dove
Leptotila rufaxilla
Ruddy Quail-Dove
Geotrygon montana
Blue Ground-Dove
Claravis pretiosa
Picuí Ground-Dove
Columbina picui
Scaled Dove
Columbina squammata
Violaceous Quail-Dove
Geotrygon violacea
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serra da Canastra National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | El Impenetrable National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 3 | Emas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 4 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 5 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 6 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 7 | El Palmar National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 8 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 9 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 10 | Noel Kempff Mercado National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 11 | Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 12 | Chapada dos Guimarães National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 13 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 14 | Chapada Diamantina National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 15 | Nahuel Huapi National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 16 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Picazuro Pigeon in Iguaçu National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Picazuro Pigeon sighting in Iguaçu National Park, based on 1,701 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Picazuro Pigeon in Iguaçu National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Picazuro Pigeon in Iguaçu National Park in our monthly data.