Spot-winged Pigeon
Patagioenas maculosa
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderColumbiformes (Pigeons and Doves)
- FamilyColumbidae (Pigeons and Doves)
- GenusPatagioenas (New World Pigeons)
- SpeciesPatagioenas maculosa (Spot-winged Pigeon)
About the Spot-winged Pigeon
The spot-winged pigeon (Patagioenas maculosa) is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay. At least one author has asserted, based on plumage similarities, that the spot-winged pigeon, picazuro pigeon (P. picazuro), bare-eyed pigeon (P. corensis), and scaled pigeon (P. speciosa) form a monophyletic group. Others argue that significant vocal differences belie that.
According to the International Ornithological Committee (IOC), the Clements taxonomy, and the South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithological Society, the spot-winged pigeon has two subspecies, the nominate P. m. maculosa and P. m. albipennis,. The Handbook of the Birds of the World treats the latter as a separate species, white-winged pigeon.
The two subspecies of spot-winged pigeon differ significantly in their plumage. The nominate P. m. maculosa is 32 to 33 cm (13 to 13 in) long and weighs 308 to 347 g (10.9 to 12.2 oz). The adult male's forehead, crown, nape, hindneck, and breast are mostly dull purplish pink and the rest of the head and underparts are gray. The upper... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Spot-winged Pigeon in Iberá National Park
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Picazuro Pigeon
Patagioenas picazuro
Pale-vented Pigeon
Patagioenas cayennensis
White-tipped Dove
Leptotila verreauxi
Eared Dove
Zenaida auriculata
Picuí Ground-Dove
Columbina picui
Ruddy Ground-Dove
Columbina talpacoti
Scaled Dove
Columbina squammata
Grey-fronted Dove
Leptotila rufaxilla
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lauca National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile | |
| 2 | El Palmar National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 3 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 4 | El Impenetrable National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 5 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 6 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 7 | Paracas National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 8 | Huascarán National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Spot-winged Pigeon in Iberá National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Spot-winged Pigeon sighting in Iberá National Park, based on 1,163 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Spot-winged Pigeon in Iberá National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Spot-winged Pigeon in Iberá National Park in our monthly data.