Pinon's Imperial Pigeon
NamePinon's Imperial Pigeon
Common NamePinon's Imperial Pigeon
Scientific NameDucula pinon
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)70
Length (cm)47.5
Weight (g)700
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features dark grey to blackish upperparts, a pale grey head and neck, and striking bright red eyes. Its underparts are a rich reddish-maroon, contrasting with white undertail coverts and a distinct white band at the tip of its dark tail.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of deep, booming coos, often described as a series of resonant 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'woom-woom-woom' calls that carry through the forest.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to New Guinea and several adjacent islands, including the Bismarck Archipelago and the D'Entrecasteaux Islands.
Identifying Featureslarge size, pale grey head, dark upperparts, reddish underparts, bright red eyes, white undertail coverts, white tail tip band
Description
The Pinon's Imperial Pigeon is a large, robust pigeon found in the lowland and hill forests of New Guinea. It is characterized by its dark upperparts, pale head, and reddish underparts, often seen foraging for fruit in the canopy.
