Band-tail Pigeon Apr 2026

A wide, pale-gray band at the very tip of its long, rounded tail.

A crisp white "necklace" on the back of the neck. band-tail pigeon

Bright yellow with a black tip on the beak, unlike the dark bill of a rock pigeon. A wide, pale-gray band at the very tip

A patch of green, scaly-looking feathers just below the white neck crescent. 🌲 Habitat & Distribution band-tail pigeon

These birds are large and stocky with a distinctively subtle, pastel color palette.

The ( Patagioenas fasciata ) is the largest native pigeon in North America. Unlike the common city-dwelling rock pigeon, it is a "backwoods" relative found in mountain forests and coastal woodlands. 🔎 Key Identification Marks

They inhabit two distinct regions: the (wet forests) and the Southwest (dry mountain forests).