White-crowned Pigeon

Patagioenas leucocephala

Order

COLUMBIFORMES

Family

Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae)

Code 4

WCPI

Code 6

PATLEU

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: All-purpose
Eye Color: Yellowish white.
Head Pattern: Plain
Crown Color: White
Forehead Color: White
Nape Color: Dark-gray with iridescent green collar.
Throat Color: Dark Gray
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 28-38 cm (11-15 in)
Weight: 261 g (9.2 oz)
Size: 3. Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary: Black, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts: Dark Gray
Upperparts: Dark Gray
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Swift direct flight with strong rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 64 cm (25 in)
Wing Shape: Rounded-Wings
Tail Shape: Squared Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Dark Gray
Under Tail: Dark Gray
Leg Color: Red

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