Short-billed Pigeon

@ La Selva Biological Station, (Estación Biológica La Selva OTS), Heredia, Costa Rica

The Short-billed Pigeon (Patagioenas nigrirostris) is a largish pigeon that breeds from southern Mexico south to northwestern Colombia. It inhabits the Yucatan Peninsula, which spans southeastern Mexico and parts of Central America. These pigeons are generally found in humid, lowland forests and feed on a variety of fruits and seeds. The species is undergoing a moderate decline, with a population estimate of 50,000-500,000 mature individuals. Although it is not a migrant, it is normally sighted in pairs foraging in tree tops for mistletoe, fruits, and berries. Its forest habitat has been lost at a rate of 7% over three generations, potentially contributing to its decline.

Short-billed Pigeon Distribution Map (from eBird)

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@ La Selva Biological Station, (Estación Biológica La Selva OTS), Heredia, Costa Rica

@ La Selva Biological Station, (Estación Biológica La Selva OTS), Heredia, Costa Rica

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