Red-knobbed Imperial Pigeon
NameRed-knobbed Imperial Pigeon
Common NameRed-knobbed Imperial Pigeon
Scientific NameDucula rubricera
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)33
Weight (g)350
Plumage DetailsThe head and upper neck are pale greyish-pink to white, with a prominent white band across the lower neck. The back, wings, and tail are iridescent green, often with a bronze or coppery sheen, while the undersides are also green. The bill is dark, featuring a conspicuous fleshy red knob at the base of the upper mandible.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of deep, resonant cooing or booming calls, characteristic of imperial pigeons. These calls are often described as a series of deep 'woom-woom-woom' sounds.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Solomon Islands and the Bismarck Archipelago in Oceania, where it inhabits lowland tropical forests, secondary growth, and mangroves.
Identifying Featuresprominent red fleshy knob on bill, pale head, white neck band, iridescent green body plumage, large pigeon size
Description
The Red-knobbed Imperial Pigeon is a large, striking pigeon found in tropical forests. It is characterized by its pale head, white neck band, and iridescent green body, often seen foraging for fruits in the canopy. This species is known for its distinctive red fleshy knob at the base of its bill.
