Cinnamon-bellied Imperial Pigeon
NameCinnamon-bellied Imperial Pigeon
Common NameCinnamon-bellied Imperial Pigeon
Scientific NameDucula badia
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)47
Weight (g)575
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are whitish to pale grey, contrasting with dark greyish-green upperparts. The breast and belly are a distinctive rich cinnamon-rufous, and the undertail coverts are rufous. It has a prominent red orbital ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include deep, booming coos, often described as a series of 'whoo-whoo-whoo' or 'doo-doo-doo' notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas, including parts of Nepal, Bhutan, and India, extending through Southeast Asia to Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Whitish head and neck, Cinnamon-rufous belly, Dark greyish-green upperparts, Red orbital ring
Description
This large, arboreal pigeon is characterized by its striking plumage, featuring a pale head and a rich cinnamon belly. It is typically found foraging for fruits in the canopy of tropical and subtropical forests.
