Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae)

Chilean Pigeon (Columba araucana) - HBW 4, p. 126

French: Pigeon du Chili German: Araukanertaube Spanish: Paloma Araucana
Other common names: Chilean Band-tail

Taxonomy: Columba araucana Lesson, 1827, Talcahuano, Concepción Bay, Chile.
Forms a superspecies with C. fasciata and C. caribaea. Monotypic.

Distribution: C & S Chile from Coquimbo S to C Fjordlands, including I Mocha; also SC & S Argentina, from Neuquén to W Chubut, and also SW Santa Cruz.