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Band-tailed Pigeon Identification

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The Four Keys to ID

  • Size & Shape

    Band-tailed Pigeons are large, stocky pigeons with small heads, long, rounded tails, and thick-based, pointed wings.

    Relative Size

    Slightly larger than a Rock Pigeon; smaller than an American Crow.

    Relative Sizecrow sizedcrow-sized

    Measurements
    • Both Sexes