Papuan Mountain-Pigeon
NamePapuan Mountain-Pigeon
Common NamePapuan Mountain-Pigeon
Scientific NameGymnophaps albertisii
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)34.5
Weight (g)300
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, and upperparts are dark slate-grey, contrasting sharply with the pure white breast and belly. A prominent patch of bare, bright red skin surrounds the eye and extends to the cere, with a pinkish bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of deep, resonant cooing or hooting sounds, often described as a repeated "hoo-hoo-hoo" or "woop-woop-woop" that carries through the forest.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the montane regions of New Guinea, including the main island's mountain ranges and some adjacent islands such as Biak, Yapen, and Goodenough.
Identifying FeaturesRed bare skin around eye and cere, Dark slate-grey upperparts, White breast and belly, Pinkish bill, Medium-large size
Description
This medium-sized pigeon is characterized by its dark slate-grey upperparts and contrasting white breast. It possesses striking red bare skin around its eyes and a pinkish bill, inhabiting montane forests where it primarily feeds on fruit.
