Spectacled Imperial Pigeon
NameSpectacled Imperial Pigeon
Common NameSpectacled Imperial Pigeon
Scientific NameDucula perspicillata
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)39.5
Weight (g)450
Plumage DetailsThe head and underparts are pale grey, transitioning to a darker grey on the belly. The back, wings, and tail are iridescent dark green. A distinctive pale eye-ring gives it the "spectacled" appearance.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of deep, booming coos or hoots, often repeated and carrying through the forest.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the northern Moluccas, Indonesia, including islands such as Halmahera, Morotai, Bacan, and Obi.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Pale grey head and underparts, Iridescent dark green back and wings, Prominent pale eye-ring
Description
The Spectacled Imperial Pigeon is a large, arboreal pigeon characterized by its grey head and underparts contrasting with an iridescent green back. It is typically found foraging for fruit in the canopy of tropical forests, often solitary or in small groups.
