Picazuro Pigeon (Patagioenas picazuro)
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.
A real field recording of the Picazuro Pigeon. Press play and focus on the rhythm and pitch of each phrase.
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1 recording on this page · licensed CC BY-SA ×1 · mirrored on this server, free for commercial reuse · recorded in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Uruguay · xeno-canto lists 139 recordings for this species in total.
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