Adult (Northern) © Paul Fenwick eBird S35835433 Macaulay Library ML 54063501
Juvenile (Northern) © Grace Oliver
Adult (Northern) © Bridget Spencer
Adult (White-necked) © Juan Vargas
Adult (White-necked) © Carlos Funes
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Adult (Viosca's) © Gerardo Marrón
Adult (Northern) © Paul Fenwick
Adult (Northern) © Jim Merritt
Juvenile (Northern) © Jim Merritt
Adult (Northern) © David Poortinga
Flock © Don Coons

Band-tailed Pigeon Patagioenas fasciata

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Identification

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Large dove found in mature montane forests from the western U.S. and Canada into Middle and South America. Soft blue-gray above and unique purplish-gray below, with white crescent on the nape. Yellow feet. Bill is yellow with black tip in northern populations, all yellow in southern ones. Forms large flocks in coniferous forests and montane areas where it feeds on seeds and fruits. When it takes off, wings make loud clapping sound.

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