About the Scaled Pigeon
The scaled pigeon is a large New World tropical dove. It is a resident breeder from southern Mexico south to western Ecuador, southern Brazil, northern Argentina, and Trinidad.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Patagioenas speciosa |
| Species Codes | scapig2, SCPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scaled Pigeon belong to?
The Scaled Pigeon (Patagioenas speciosa) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Scaled Pigeon?
The scaled pigeon is a large New World tropical dove. It is a resident breeder from southern Mexico south to western Ecuador, southern Brazil, northern Argentina, and Trinidad....
Where can I report a Scaled Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Scaled Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scapig2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Columbiformes
Order
353
Species in Family
979
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