Grey-headed Imperial Pigeon
NameGrey-headed Imperial Pigeon
Common NameGrey-headed Imperial Pigeon
Scientific NameDucula radiata
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)35
Weight (g)350
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are pale grey, transitioning to a buffy or pale brownish-pink on the breast and belly. The back, wings, and tail are iridescent bronzy-green, with darker primaries. The undertail coverts are rufous, and the legs and feet are reddish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of deep, booming coos or a series of characteristic imperial pigeon calls.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesPale grey head and neck, Iridescent bronzy-green back and wings, Pale, often buffy-pinkish underparts, Reddish legs and feet, Relatively small bill compared to other imperial pigeons
Description
This medium-sized imperial pigeon is characterized by its pale grey head and neck, contrasting with iridescent bronzy-green upperparts. It is an arboreal species, typically found foraging for fruit high in the canopy of montane forests.
