Seram Imperial Pigeon
NameSeram Imperial Pigeon
Common NameSeram Imperial Pigeon
Scientific NameDucula neglecta
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)40
Weight (g)445
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, and underparts are pale grey to whitish, while the back, wings, and rump display an iridescent metallic green. The tail is dark, often with a greenish sheen, and the undertail coverts are rufous-chestnut.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of deep, booming or cooing calls, characteristic of imperial pigeons, often described as a resonant 'woom-woom-woom'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to Seram Island, located in the Maluku Islands of Indonesia, where it inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Pale grey head and underparts, Iridescent metallic green upperparts, Dark tail, Arboreal habit
Description
The Seram Imperial Pigeon is a large, arboreal pigeon endemic to Seram Island. It is characterized by its pale head and underparts contrasting with iridescent green upperparts. This species typically forages for fruit high in the forest canopy.
