Geelvink Imperial Pigeon
NameGeelvink Imperial Pigeon
Common NameGeelvink Imperial Pigeon
Scientific NameDucula geelvinkiana
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)38
Weight (g)400
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, and breast are pale grey, fading to white on the belly. The back, wings, and tail are dark iridescent blue-green. The undertail coverts are rufous-chestnut. It has bright orange-yellow eyes with a pale grey orbital ring, a dark bill, and red feet.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of deep, booming coos, characteristic of imperial pigeons, often described as a 'woom-woom-woom' or 'doo-doo-doo'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the islands in Geelvink Bay (now Cenderawasih Bay), West Papua, Indonesia, including Biak, Supiori, Numfor, and Yapen.
Identifying FeaturesPale grey head and breast, Dark iridescent blue-green back and wings, Rufous-chestnut undertail coverts, Bright orange-yellow eyes with pale orbital ring, Red feet
Description
This large pigeon is characterized by its pale grey head, neck, and underparts contrasting with a dark iridescent blue-green back and wings. It is an arboreal species, primarily feeding on fruits in its forest habitat.
