Band-tail Pigeon Apr 2026

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

These birds are large and stocky with a distinctively subtle, pastel color palette. band-tail pigeon

A crisp white "necklace" on the back of the neck. A wide, pale-gray band at the very tip

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 band-tail pigeon