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Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Scaly-naped Pigeon
Pigeon à cou rouge
Spanish: Torcaza Cuellimorada
Latin: Patagioenas squamosa
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Life, Habitat and Pictures of the Scaly-naped Pigeon
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14" 25.5cm | 24" 61cm | 8.8oz 250.5g | Columbidae | Patagioenas squamosa |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Scaly-naped Pigeon is a large pigeon seen on various Caribbean islands. This dark gray bird is mostly seen in the upper canopies of the forest. Depending on what island one may see this pigeon, will determine if it is a shy bird or fairly comfortable around people. It has been seen as a vagrant in Cuba.