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[[South America]]: found in central and southern [[Chile]] and [[Argentina]]. | [[South America]]: found in central and southern [[Chile]] and [[Argentina]]. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
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This species has previously been placed in genus ''[[: Category:Columba|Columba]]''. | This species has previously been placed in genus ''[[: Category:Columba|Columba]]''. | ||
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==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Southern beech forest and rain forest. | Southern beech forest and rain forest. | ||
Revision as of 00:26, 30 June 2014
- Patagioenas araucana
Columba araucana
Identification
38cm
- Wine-coloured body
- Grey wings
- Iridescent greenish neck patch
- Thin white band at back of neck
- Red iris and legs
- Blackish-grey bill
Distribution
South America: found in central and southern Chile and Argentina.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
This species has previously been placed in genus Columba.
Habitat
Southern beech forest and rain forest.
Behaviour
It builds a platform nest from sticks and 1 white egg is laid.
References
- Clements, JF. 2009. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2009. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
- Arthur Grosset
- avesdechile
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Chilean Pigeon. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 27 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Chilean_Pigeon
