Scaly-naped Pigeon
Patagioenas squamosa
Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) · Columbiformes (Columbiformes)
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Often mixed up with
In quizzes, players most often confuse Scaly-naped Pigeon with these birds— either this species was picked by mistake, or the other way around.
| Species | Mix-ups |
|---|---|
| Band-tailed Pigeon Patagioenas fasciata | 3 |
| Common Ground Dove Columbina passerina | 3 |
| White-crowned Pigeon Patagioenas leucocephala | 2 |
| Red-billed Pigeon Patagioenas flavirostris | 2 |
| Rock Dove Columba livia | 1 |
Family
Columbidae is a bird family consisting of doves and pigeons. It is the only family in the order Columbiformes. These are stout-bodied birds with small heads, relatively short necks and slender bills that in some species feature fleshy ceres.
Order
Columbidae is a bird family consisting of doves and pigeons. It is the only family in the order Columbiformes. These are stout-bodied birds with small heads, relatively short necks and slender bills that in some species feature fleshy ceres.