Bare-eyed Pigeon
The Bare-eyed Pigeon (Patagioenas corensis). Read in Spanish
Appearance: The Bare-eyed Pigeon is a medium-sized pigeon species with a distinctive appearance. It features a mostly gray body with a whitish throat and chest. The bare skin around its eyes is pale blue. The species has a red bill and red legs, with white tips on the tail feathers. Both males and females exhibit similar plumage.
Habitat: Bare-eyed Pigeons are typically found in a range of habitats, including tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and clearings. They can be seen in various forested areas, including lowland rainforests and montane forests.
Behavior: These pigeons are often observed perched in trees, foraging for fruits, seeds, and occasional insects. They are known to form small flocks or be seen in pairs. Bare-eyed Pigeons are generally shy and cautious birds.
Breeding: The breeding season of Bare-eyed Pigeons can vary depending on the region and environmental conditions. They construct simple nests made of twigs and leaves in trees for breeding. The female typically lays one or two eggs, which are incubated by both parents.
Conservation Status: The Bare-eyed Pigeon is not commonly considered a species of conservation concern.
Distribution
The Bare-eyed Pigeon (Patagioenas corensis) This bird species typically inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, including wet forests, lowland forests, and forest edges.
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta: The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range in northern Colombia could also serve as habitat for the Bare-eyed Pigeon, especially in the higher elevation cloud forests and montane habitats.
Taxonomy
The Bared-eyed Pigeon (Patagioenas corensis)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Columbiformes
- Family: Columbidae
- Genus: Patagioenas
- Species: Patagioenas corensis
Vocalization
The vocalization of the Bare-eyed Pigeon (Patagioenas corensis), typically consists of a series of soft, cooing sounds. These cooing sounds are usually gentle and soothing, with variations in pitch and rhythm. The bare-eyed pigeon uses vocalizations for communication purposes, such as attracting mates, establishing territory, and maintaining contact with other members of its group. If you are interested in observing or studying the vocalizations of the Bare-eyed Pigeon, you may find it helpful to observe them in their natural habitat or seek out recordings of their calls for further research and enjoyment.