White-bellied Imperial Pigeon
NameWhite-bellied Imperial Pigeon
Common NameWhite-bellied Imperial Pigeon
Scientific NameDucula forsteni
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)43.5
Weight (g)550
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, and underparts are pure white. The back, wings, and tail are iridescent dark green to bronze, often with a reddish sheen. It has bright red eyes with a pale orbital ring and red feet.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of deep, booming coos, often described as a series of 'wooo-wooo-wooo' or 'hoo-hoo-hoo' notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi and its satellite islands in Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, White head and underparts, Iridescent dark green/bronze upperparts, Bright red eyes, Red feet
Description
This large, arboreal pigeon is characterized by its striking contrast of white underparts and head with iridescent dark green to bronze upperparts. It is typically found foraging for fruit in the canopy of tropical forests.
