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Birdsong field guide

Picazuro Pigeon

Patagioenas picazuro

A large, robust South American pigeon characterized by its wine-colored plumage and distinctive white wing patches visible during flight. It is highly adaptable, flourishing in both natural savannas and human-altered landscapes.

What it sounds like

A deep, rhythmic, and booming series of four to five hollow notes, typically sounding like 'gu-gu-guuu'.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. JAYRSON ARAUJO DE OLIVEIRA · BrazilCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Its name is derived from the Guarani words for 'sour pigeon,' likely referring to the taste of its meat after consuming certain fruits.
The species features a prominent iridescent, silvery-white scaling pattern on the back of its neck and nape.
It has significantly expanded its geographic range in recent decades, benefiting from deforestation and the growth of the agricultural industry.
Both parents produce 'crop milk,' a nutrient-rich secretion used to feed their altricial young during the first stage of life.
It is a strong flyer and often forms large, nomadic flocks that travel between communal roosting sites and feeding grounds.

Habitat

Open woodlands, savannas, scrublands, agricultural fields, and urban parks.

Range

East-central South America, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Band-tailed PigeonPatagioenas fasciata Bare-eyed PigeonPatagioenas corensis Chilean PigeonPatagioenas araucana Dusky PigeonPatagioenas goodsoni Pale-vented PigeonPatagioenas cayennensis Peruvian PigeonPatagioenas oenops Plain PigeonPatagioenas inornata Plumbeous PigeonPatagioenas plumbea

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