C/S:   Red-billed Pigeon
    Columba flavirostris
     
Av. Size:   (12 in) 30 cm long; 8 oz (230 g)
     
Sounds:   similar to White-wings, but last note stretches: who who whooooooooooooo (Peterson)
     
Identifying Characteristics:   dark maroon pigeon; back darker than head, bill white/red at base, red legs
     
Similar to/Compare with:   Pale-vented Pigeon has black bill and lighter front
     
Range:   NW US and NW Mexico through Central America
     
Habitat:   sparse forests and open areas with trees
     
Other Info/Notes on Photo:   typically solitary or in pairs
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