Micronesian Imperial Pigeon
NameMicronesian Imperial Pigeon
Common NameMicronesian Imperial Pigeon
Scientific NameDucula oceanica
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)58
Length (cm)38.5
Weight (g)450
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are pale grey, contrasting with a dark greyish-green back and wings. Its underparts, including the belly and vent, are a rich rufous-chestnut. It possesses a dark bill with a prominent black knob at the base.
Vocalization / CallProduces deep, booming coos or guttural calls.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Micronesian islands, including Palau, the Caroline Islands, and the Mariana Islands.
Identifying Featureslarge size, pale grey head and neck, dark grey-green back and wings, rufous-chestnut belly, prominent black knob on bill, red feet
Description
A large, arboreal pigeon with a distinctive knob on its bill, typically found in the forest canopy of Micronesian islands. It is known for its fruit-eating diet and deep vocalizations.
