Its wing coverts look spattered with white paint, a spotting no other Argentine pigeon has. It prefers open country and tree stands to closed forest, and often mixes into flocks with the picazuro: the game is telling them apart at a glance.
Behaviour
Flocks in tall trees and posts, dropping to the ground to eat seeds. Strong, direct flight.
How and when to see it
All year round in tree stands, palm groves and field edges. With binoculars, the white spotting gives it away instantly.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where spot-winged pigeon has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where spot-winged pigeon lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Jurassic Plant - Night Tour
The only carnivorous-plant garden in Argentina and a pioneer in Latin America. A guided…★ 5.0 - Guyra Wild Guides - Birding
Birdwatching tour and photo safari with specialized ornithologist guides. Yamil and…★ 5.0 - SKYVY - Astrotourism
Astrotourism in Loreto, 17 km from the San Antonio portal. Night-sky observation with a…★ 5.0 - Raíz del Monte
Private nature reserve in Loreto. Trails through the native woodland, wildlife watching…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common nameSpot-winged Pigeon
- Scientific namePatagioenas maculosa
- GroupBird
- StatusNative
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