Scaly-naped pigeon

The scaly-naped pigeon is a large slate grey pigeon , with maroon coloured plumage around the neck. The plumage on the species' nape appears scaly, explaining the both the common, and scientific name of the species. There is a bare patch of skin which surrounds the birds red eyes; this patch tends to be reddish in males and more yellow in females. The legs and the base of the bill of the species are red, while the remainder of the bill is light coloured.

The Scaly-naped pigeon is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The scaly-naped pigeon is a large slate grey pigeon (14–16 in), with maroon coloured plumage around the neck. The plumage on the species' nape appears scaly, explaining the both the common, and scientific name of the species. There is a bare patch of skin which surrounds the birds red eyes; this patch tends to be reddish in males and more yellow in females. The legs and the base of the bill of the species are red, while the remainder of the bill is light coloured. More

Scaly-naped Pigeon, Red-necked Pigeon, Blue Pigeon (Eng.), Paloma Turca, Paloma Rubia (Sp.) Patagioenas squamosa (Sci.), resident, greater and lesser Antilles islands of the Caribbean. Information compiled by Alan Mowbray, Interpretive Media Writer, EYNF/LEF General Information: Class; Aves, Order: Columbiformes, Family: Columbidae, Genus: Patagioenas, Species: P. squamosa. The 17 listed members of the genus Patagioenas are known to occur on various islands in the West Indies. More

For the purposes of our bird news services, Scaly-naped Pigeon is classed as Common: common species, including species that are certain or probable escapees from captivity when occurring in the British Isles. (Note that rarity levels are currently applied nationally and may not reflect local variations in abundance.) hide section Most recent photos of Scaly-naped Pigeon (3) Marigot Bay, St Lucia Marigot Bay, St Lucia21/04/2010 Marigot Bay, St Lucia 21/04/2010 Rutland, Mustique, St. More