Madagascar Blue-Pigeon
NameMadagascar Blue-Pigeon
Common NameMadagascar Blue-Pigeon
Scientific NameAlectroenas madagascariensis
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)225
Plumage DetailsThe body plumage is predominantly dark blue, almost blackish. The head and upper neck are greyish-white with fine, hair-like streaking. It has a prominent bright red bare patch of skin around the eye. The undertail coverts and tail feathers are a distinctive deep red. The bill is pale greenish-yellow, and the legs are red.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of deep, resonant cooing or hooting sounds, often described as a series of "hoo-hoo-hoo" notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Madagascar, found throughout the island in suitable forest habitats.
Identifying Featuresdark blue body plumage, greyish-white head and neck, bright red bare skin around eye, red tail feathers, pale bill
Description
This medium-sized pigeon is characterized by its striking dark blue plumage, contrasting greyish-white head and neck, and a vibrant red eye-ring. It is an arboreal species, typically found foraging for fruit in the canopy of Madagascar's humid forests.
