The Maranon pigeon, Peruvian pigeon or Salvin's pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.
Region
Northern Andes
Typical Environment
Occurs mainly in the inter-Andean Marañón River basin of northern Peru with local extension into adjacent southern Ecuador. It favors seasonally dry deciduous and semi-deciduous forests, riparian woodlands, and arid scrub with scattered tall trees. Birds are most often encountered along river corridors and on slopes with remnant canopy trees. It sometimes uses agroforestry mosaics and orchards when fruiting resources are available.
Altitude Range
800–2200 m
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
This scarce pigeon is restricted to the seasonally dry forests of the Marañón River basin in northern Peru and adjacent southern Ecuador. It is often overlooked due to its shy behavior and preference for canopy fruiting trees. It can be confused with Band-tailed Pigeon, but lacks the white nuchal crescent and shows a warmer pinkish breast. Ongoing habitat loss in the Marañón dry forests is its principal threat.
Patagioenas oenops
Temperament
shy and wary
Flight Pattern
strong flier
Social Behavior
Usually seen singly or in small, loose groups, especially at fruiting trees. Pairs are monogamous and build a simple twig platform nest in a tree or dense shrub. Breeding timing appears to track local rains and fruit availability.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Gives a low series of deep, muffled coos that carry through dry forest canopies. Calls are deliberate and evenly spaced, often delivered from concealed perches early in the day.
