Rufescent Imperial Pigeon
NameRufescent Imperial Pigeon
Common NameRufescent Imperial Pigeon
Scientific NameDucula chalconota
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)39.5
Weight (g)450
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are pale grey, transitioning to an iridescent bronze-green on the back and wings. The underparts are a rich rufous (reddish-brown), and the tail is dark grey.
Vocalization / CallProduces deep, booming coos, often described as a series of resonant 'wooo-wooo' sounds.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the montane forests of New Guinea, typically found at elevations between 1,000 and 3,000 meters.
Identifying FeaturesPale grey head and neck, Iridescent bronze-green back and wings, Rufous underparts, Large size for a pigeon
Description
This large pigeon is characterized by its striking plumage, featuring a pale grey head and neck contrasting with an iridescent bronze-green back. It inhabits montane forests, where it primarily forages for fruits in the canopy.
