Columba Fasciata (Noun)
Meaning
Wild pigeon of western North America; often mistaken for the now extinct passenger pigeon.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Columba fasciata, also known as the band-tailed pigeon, is found in coniferous forests from British Columbia to California.
- Columba fasciata pigeons can be distinguished from the extinct passenger pigeon by their iridescent sheen on the neck.
- Researchers studied Columba fasciata flocks to understand the effects of human activity on their habitats and populations.
- In their natural habitats, Columba fasciata often roosts in the high branches of trees, usually near water sources.
- Unfortunately, many people have mistaken the Columba fasciata for the extinct passenger pigeon due to their superficial resemblance.