columba fasciata
Definition
- Noun:
- A species of wild pigeon native to western North America: Columba fasciata is a bird species, often confused historically with the extinct passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius). It is characterized by its banded plumage.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The band-tailed pigeon, Columba fasciata, is commonly found in coniferous forests.
- Ornithologists study the migration patterns of Columba fasciata.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific/ornithological context: The binomial name is used for precise taxonomic identification.
- The specimen was keyed out as Columba fasciata.
Variants and Related Words
- Band-tailed pigeon: The common name for .
- We spotted a flock of band-tailed pigeons.
- Genus Columba: The genus containing typical pigeons.
- Passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius): An extinct species to which was sometimes mistakenly compared.
Synonyms
- Band-tailed pigeon: The primary common name.
- Western band-tailed pigeon: A more specific regional name.
Related Phrases
- Band-tailed pigeon call: Refers to the vocalization of this species.
- The guide taught us to recognize the band-tailed pigeon call.
Noun
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wild pigeon of western North America; often mistaken for the now extinct passenger pigeon
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