Close-up of a Band-tailed Pigeon (Patagioenas fasciata) in Bodega Bay on 22 April 2023. Note the pale purple coloration overall, and the white crescent and iridescent feathers on the back of the neck. Band-tailed Pigeons occur along the Pacific Coast from southeast Alaska to Baja California (and farther south).
P.S. Many thanks to Peter for letting me know that these pigeons have been visiting his yard!
