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Nomenclature
Scientific Name: Patagioenas cayennensis
Name in Spanish (Mexico): Paloma Colorada
Name in Mayan (if known):
ABA 4-Letter Bird Code: PVPI
Family: Columbidae - Pigeons and Doves
About this Species
The Pale-vented Pigeon (Patagioenas cayennensis) is a medium-sized bird species found in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is a member of the Columbidae family and is known for its distinct pale gray vent, which contrasts with its otherwise dark plumage.
In the Yucatan Peninsula, the Pale-vented Pigeon is primarily found in humid and semi-deciduous forests, as well as in savannas and agricultural areas. Its diet consists mainly of fruits and seeds, which it forages for in trees and on the ground.
During the breeding season, which typically occurs from April to September, the Pale-vented Pigeon builds a flimsy nest of twigs and leaves in the fork of a tree. The female lays one or two eggs, which are incubated by both parents for about two weeks. The chicks are fed regurgitated crop milk by their parents until they are ready to fledge, which takes about three weeks. Overall, the Pale-vented Pigeon is an important component of the biodiversity of the Yucatan Peninsula, and plays a crucial role in seed dispersal in its habitat.
*Occurrence and Distribution in the Yucatan Peninsula
RESIDENCY STATUS: Yearround Resident
FREQUENCY STATUS: Fairly Common in the...
DISTRIBUTION TRENDS: Highest populations are in the ...
*This information was gathered from eBird (www.ebird.org)