Sombre Pigeon
NameSombre Pigeon
Common NameSombre Pigeon
Scientific NameAlopecoenas jobiensis
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are pale grey, transitioning to a darker slate-grey on the back, wings, and tail. The underparts are whitish with broad rufous-brown scaling, creating a mottled pattern. It possesses a striking red eye.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a low, mournful cooing call, often described as a series of soft 'hoo-hoo-hoo' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in New Guinea and several surrounding islands, including the Bismarck Archipelago and the Solomon Islands.
Identifying Featurespale grey head, dark grey upperparts, mottled brown and white underparts, red eye, robust body shape
Description
A medium-sized, robust ground-dove characterized by its dark grey upperparts, paler grey head, and distinctive red eye. It typically forages on the forest floor, often found singly or in pairs.
