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White-crowned Pigeon

Patagioenas leucocephala

The White-crowned Pigeon is a beautiful bird with a striking white crown on its head. It loves to live in tropical forests and can often be seen perched high in the trees, making soft cooing sounds.

Habitat: Tropical forests

Appearance

The White-crowned Pigeon is a sleek, dark slate-gray bird with a striking bright white cap on its head. It has a distinctive red eye-ring and iridescent green-purple neck feathers, making it stand out from other pigeons.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderColumbiformesFamilyColumbidaeGenusPatagioenas
White-crowned Pigeon
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White-crowned Pigeon

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Baby pigeons are called squabs, and they are fed 'crop milk' by their parents!

Pirates and sailors once hunted these pigeons for food on remote islands!

Their flimsy nests are sometimes so see-through, you can spot the eggs!

They fly straight to saltwater pools to drink when freshwater is scarce.

Special abilities

Ability

Island Drinker

White-crowned Pigeon can drink salty ocean water because it has special glands that help remove the extra salt.

Ability

Seed Sower

White-crowned Pigeon has a fruity diet that helps them spread seeds far and wide, growing new plants.

Ability

Mangrove Navigator

White-crowned Pigeon can fly swiftly and expertly through dense coastal forests because of its agile wings.

Measurements & details

Length
29-35 cm
Wingspan
48-60 cm
Weight
0.15-0.3 kg
Lifespan
5-10 years
Top Speed
80 km/h
Clutch Size
1-2
Incubation
13-14 days
Migration Distance
250 km

Diet & Feeding

These pigeons love to eat juicy fruits and berries, helping new plants grow across their island homes!

Primary Foods

  • Gumbo Limbo berries
  • Strangler fig fruits
  • Sea grape
  • Poisonwood berries
  • Palm fruits

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Gumbo Limbo

Bursera simaruba

Provides essential fruit.

eaten by

Strangler Fig

Ficus aurea

An important food source.

hunts

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

A primary avian predator.

eats

Virginia Opossum

Didelphis virginiana

Climbs trees to raid nests.

eaten by

Humans

Homo sapiens

Historically hunted for food.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch or catch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is White-crowned Pigeon?

29-35 cm

What is White-crowned Pigeon's wingspan?

48-60 cm

How much does White-crowned Pigeon weigh?

0.15-0.3 kg

How long does White-crowned Pigeon live?

5-10 years

How fast can White-crowned Pigeon move?

80 km/h

What does White-crowned Pigeon eat?

These pigeons love to eat juicy fruits and berries, helping new plants grow across their island homes!

Where is White-crowned Pigeon usually found?

Tropical forests

How does White-crowned Pigeon hunt?

Foraging

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