Green imperial pigeon
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SPECIES
Ducula aenea

The green imperial pigeon (Ducula aenea ) is a large forest pigeon. The large range extends from Nepal, southern India and Sri Lanka eastwards to southern China, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Appearance

The green imperial pigeon is a large, plump pigeon, 45 centimetres (18 in) in length. Its back, wings and tail are metallic green. The head and underparts are white, apart from maroon undertail coverts. Sexes are similar. The bird's call is deep and resonant, and is often the first indication of the presence of this treetop species.

Distribution

Geography

This is a forest species which is a widespread resident breeding bird in tropical southern Asia from Nepal and India east to Indonesia. It has several subspecies, including the distinctive Celebes form, chestnut-naped imperial pigeon (Ducula aenea paulina ).

Habits and Lifestyle

This is an arboreal dove, feeding on plant material in the tree canopy. Its flight is fast and direct, with the regular beats and an occasional sharp flick of the wings which are characteristic of pigeons in general. It builds a stick nest in a tree and lays a single white egg. The birds are not very gregarious, but will form small flocks.

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

Population

References

1. Green imperial pigeon Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_imperial_pigeon
2. Green imperial pigeon on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22725586/94896636
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/415148

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