Columba Fasciata, also known as the Band-tailed Pigeon, is a large, long-tailed bird that is found in the Americas. Synonyms for this species include Columba Beryllina, Columba Fasciata Bermudiana, Columba Fasciata Crissalis, and Columba Fasciata Fasciata. The Band-tailed Pigeon is a game bird that is hunted for sport and food in some areas. Its soft cooing call is a common sound in wooded areas of the western United States and Mexico. This species plays an important role as a seed disperser in forest ecosystems and is considered a valuable indicator of habitat quality.