Dark-backed Imperial Pigeon
NameDark-backed Imperial Pigeon
Common NameDark-backed Imperial Pigeon
Scientific NameDucula lacernulata
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)75
Length (cm)45.5
Weight (g)450
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, and breast are pale grey, often with a subtle pinkish wash on the crown. The back, wings, and central tail feathers are dark, glossy green-black. The undertail coverts are a distinctive rufous-chestnut color. The bill is bluish-grey with a darker tip, and the eyes are dark.
Vocalization / CallTypically a deep, booming 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'woop-woop' call, characteristic of imperial pigeons.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Indonesia, found on the islands of Java, Bali, and Sulawesi.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Pale grey head and underparts contrasting with dark iridescent back and wings, Rufous-chestnut undertail coverts, Bluish bill, Arboreal habits in forest canopy
Description
This large arboreal pigeon exhibits a striking contrast between its pale grey head and underparts and its dark, iridescent green-black back and wings. It is typically found foraging for fruits in the canopy of tropical and subtropical forests in Indonesia.
