Yellow-tinted Imperial Pigeon
NameYellow-tinted Imperial Pigeon
Common NameYellow-tinted Imperial Pigeon
Scientific NameDucula subflavescens
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)40
Weight (g)405
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly pale yellowish-cream or white on the head, neck, breast, and belly. The flight feathers (primaries and secondaries) are black, creating a strong contrast with the body. The tail has a broad black band, and the undertail coverts can show a yellowish tint. The bill is pale, and the eyes are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of deep, booming coos or a series of 'hoo-hoo-hoo' notes, characteristic of imperial pigeons.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Bismarck Archipelago, including New Britain, New Ireland, New Hanover, and surrounding smaller islands in Papua New Guinea.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Pale yellowish-cream body plumage, Contrasting black flight feathers, Black tail band, Pale bill
Description
The Yellow-tinted Imperial Pigeon is a large, arboreal pigeon found in tropical forests. It is characterized by its pale, yellowish-cream body plumage contrasting with dark flight feathers. This species primarily feeds on fruits, playing a role in seed dispersal within its habitat.
