Silver-tipped Imperial Pigeon
NameSilver-tipped Imperial Pigeon
Common NameSilver-tipped Imperial Pigeon
Scientific NameDucula luctuosa
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)47.5
Length (cm)34.5
Weight (g)350
Plumage DetailsMostly white plumage on the head, neck, and breast, contrasting with dark, silvery-grey wings and a yellowish belly with black scaling or barring. It has striking red eyes.
Vocalization / CallProduces deep, booming coos, often described as a series of 'woop-woop-woop' notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Sulawesi and its satellite islands in Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesPredominantly white head and underparts, Dark, silvery-grey wings, Yellowish belly with black scaling, Red eyes, Large size for a pigeon
Description
A large, striking pigeon found in the canopy of lowland forests. It is characterized by its predominantly white head and underparts, contrasting with dark wings and a distinctively patterned yellowish belly. This species forages for fruits high in the trees.
