Spice Imperial Pigeon
NameSpice Imperial Pigeon
Common NameSpice Imperial Pigeon
Scientific NameDucula myristicivora
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)39
Weight (g)430
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, and breast are pale grey, fading to white on the belly. The back and wings are iridescent dark green, with darker flight feathers. The undertail coverts are a distinctive reddish-brown, and the tail is dark. It has red eyes and a black bill with a prominent knob at the base.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of deep, booming coos, characteristic of many imperial pigeons.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Moluccas (Indonesia), New Guinea, and various smaller islands in the region.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Pale grey head and underparts, Iridescent dark green back and wings, Reddish-brown undertail coverts, Prominent knob on bill, Red eyes
Description
The Spice Imperial Pigeon is a large, arboreal pigeon characterized by its pale grey head and underparts contrasting with an iridescent dark green back and wings. It primarily feeds on fruits in tropical lowland forests and coastal areas.
