Zoe's Imperial Pigeon
NameZoe's Imperial Pigeon
Common NameZoe's Imperial Pigeon
Scientific NameDucula zoeae
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)40
Weight (g)450
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are pale grey, transitioning to a darker grey on the breast and belly. The back and wing coverts are a rich reddish-chestnut. Primary and secondary flight feathers are dark bluish-black. The tail is dark, appearing bluish-black. Undertail coverts are white with dark spotting or barring, creating a scaled appearance.
Vocalization / CallA deep, booming or cooing call, characteristic of imperial pigeons, often described as a resonant 'woom-woom-woom'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to New Guinea and some surrounding islands, including the Aru Islands and parts of the Bismarck Archipelago.
Identifying FeaturesPale grey head and neck, Reddish-chestnut back and wings, Dark bluish-black tail and flight feathers, White undertail coverts with dark spotting/barring, Large size for a pigeon
Description
A large, colorful pigeon found in tropical forests of New Guinea. It is characterized by its grey head, reddish-brown back, and distinctive patterned undertail coverts. This arboreal species primarily feeds on fruits.
