Christmas Imperial Pigeon
NameChristmas Imperial Pigeon
Common NameChristmas Imperial Pigeon
Scientific NameDucula whartoni
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)72.5
Length (cm)45
Weight (g)700
Plumage DetailsPredominantly dark grey to blackish plumage with a subtle greenish iridescence on the back and wings. It has a paler grey head, bright yellow eyes, and distinctive reddish-chestnut undertail coverts.
Vocalization / CallProduces deep, booming coos, often described as a series of resonant 'wooo-wooo-wooo' calls that carry through the forest.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to Christmas Island, an Australian territory in the Indian Ocean.
Identifying Featureslarge size, dark plumage with greenish sheen, pale grey head, bright yellow eyes, reddish undertail coverts, endemic to Christmas Island
Description
A large, dark pigeon endemic to Christmas Island, known for its robust build and arboreal habits. It primarily feeds on fruits found in the island's rainforests, playing a crucial role in seed dispersal.
