Scaly-naped Pigeon

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Patagioenas squamosa

Scaly-naped Pigeon, a reference photo
Photo: Postdlf · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The scaly-naped pigeon (Patagioenas squamosa), also known as the red-necked pigeon, is a bird belonging to the family Columbidae. The species occurs throughout the Caribbean.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Scaly-naped Pigeon being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Columbiformes
Family
Columbidae
Species
Patagioenas squamosa

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