Mountain Imperial Pigeon
NameMountain Imperial Pigeon
Common NameMountain Imperial Pigeon
Scientific NameDucula badia
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)47.5
Length (cm)47
Weight (g)575
Plumage DetailsThis pigeon exhibits a pale greyish-white head and upper neck, which transitions into a reddish-brown back and wings. The underparts are a paler greyish-white. It has striking pale blue-grey eyes and a reddish bill with a pale tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of deep, resonant cooing calls, often described as a series of 'whoo-whoo-whoo' or 'doo-doo-doo' notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including the Himalayas, Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Pale greyish-white head and neck, Reddish-brown back and wings, Pale blue-grey eyes, Reddish bill with pale tip
Description
The Mountain Imperial Pigeon is a large, robust pigeon species characterized by its distinctive pale head and neck contrasting with a darker body. It inhabits montane and evergreen forests, where it primarily forages for fruits in the canopy.
