band-tailed pigeon

Meaning

A large, forest-dwelling pigeon native to the Americas, characterized by a dark gray band across its tail and a white crescent on the back of its neck.

Examples

• The band-tailed pigeon is often found in the mountainous forests of the western United States.
• Unlike the common city pigeon, the band-tailed pigeon prefers to forage for acorns and berries in high-altitude woodlands.