Birds Likely to be Observed in Oregon

Location in Oregon
Blue is Winter range - Red is Summer range
Purple is Year-round range - Yellow is Migration range

Band-tailed Pigeon

Columba fasciata - Locally common in western oak and pinewoods, especially in summer. The large size and the broad gray tip on the fanned tail distinguish this bird from all others. Note the yellow bill and white neck band. Frequents water holes and salt licks in large numbers. The call is a low-pitched owl -like coo-coo.

Date of Arrival - Average 3-15 - Early - Late