Dusky Pigeon
Patagioenas goodsoni
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderColumbiformes (Pigeons and Doves)
- FamilyColumbidae (Pigeons and Doves)
- GenusPatagioenas (New World Pigeons)
- SpeciesPatagioenas goodsoni (Dusky Pigeon)
About the Dusky Pigeon
The dusky pigeon (Patagioenas goodsoni) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. The dusky pigeon is most closely related to the ruddy pigeon (P. subvinacea), short-billed pigeon (P. nigrirostris), and plumbeous pigeon (P. plumbia), and they have sometimes been placed in subgenus Oenoenas. The dusky pigeon is monotypic.
The dusky pigeon is about 24 cm (9.4 in) long. Its head, throat, and breast are gray or purplish gray. Its nape is gray glossed with purple. Its shoulders, back, and rump are olive brown or dark purplish brown. The wings and tail are bronzy gray, sometimes glossed with purple. Its eye can be any of several shades of red.
The dusky pigeon is found in the Chocó Biogeographic Region from Colombia near the Panamanian border south to the Río Palenque in northwestern Ecuador. It inhabits rainforest, mostly in lowlands but as high as 1,500 m (4,900 ft) in elevation.
No information on the dusky pigeon's foraging behavior or diet has been published. Specimens of dusky pigeon in breeding condition were taken between... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Dusky Pigeon in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utría National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 3 | Darién National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Dusky Pigeon in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Dusky Pigeon sighting in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park, based on 29 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Dusky Pigeon in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Dusky Pigeon in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park in our monthly data.