About the Red-billed Pigeon
The red-billed pigeon is a relatively large, robust species of pigeon. Its breeding range extends from southern Texas, United States, to Costa Rica. It is primarily found throughout coastal and lowland areas of Mexico and Central America. It belongs to a clade of Patagioenas which generally lack iridescent display plumage, except some vestiges in the pale-vented pigeon.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Patagioenas flavirostris |
| Species Codes | rebpig1, RBPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-billed Pigeon belong to?
The Red-billed Pigeon (Patagioenas flavirostris) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Red-billed Pigeon?
The red-billed pigeon is a relatively large, robust species of pigeon. Its breeding range extends from southern Texas, United States, to Costa Rica. It is primarily found throughout coastal and lowland areas of Mexico and Central America. It belongs to a clade of Patagioenas which generally lack iri...
Where can I report a Red-billed Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-billed Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rebpig1, or on iNaturalist.
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