Pacific Imperial Pigeon
NamePacific Imperial Pigeon
Common NamePacific Imperial Pigeon
Scientific NameDucula pacifica
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)47.5
Length (cm)40
Weight (g)435
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are pale grey, transitioning to pinkish-cream or buffy-white on the breast and belly. The back, wings, and tail are dark iridescent green to blue-black, often with chestnut undertail coverts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of deep, booming coos, often described as a series of 'wooo-wooo-wooo' or 'rroo-rroo-rroo' calls.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across numerous islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, including New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, and the Cook Islands.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Pale grey head, Pinkish-cream underparts, Dark iridescent green/blue-black upperparts, Robust build
Description
This large, robust pigeon is characterized by its pale head and underparts contrasting with dark, iridescent upperparts. It is typically found in tropical forests, where it forages for fruits high in the canopy.
