Columba fasciata ORDER: COLUMBIFORMES FAMILY: COLUMBIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
© Stephen Parsons
Although this large pigeon looks a lot like the introduced Rock Pigeon, it's a native. The Band-tailed Pigeon is found in two distinct regions in the American West, as well as throughout Central and South America.
Repeated deep hooting coos, rising slightly in pitch. Wing clap on taking flight.