Chestnut-bellied Imperial Pigeon

About the Chestnut-bellied Imperial Pigeon

The chestnut-bellied imperial pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the southern Solomon Islands.

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Where the Chestnut-bellied Imperial Pigeon lives

When to see the Chestnut-bellied Imperial Pigeon

Peak activity in April · a passage migrant species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Nuku Hiva Imperial PigeonDucula galeataThis is the largest pigeon outside of the crowned pigeons, as it weighs approximately 900 g (2.0 lb). Polynesian Imperial PigeonDucula auroraeThis pigeon is approximately 51 cm tall. Black Imperial PigeonDucula melanochroaThe black imperial pigeon is a large, heavily built, long-tailed species for its genus, with a length of 38–43 cm (15–17 in) and a weight of 661–665 g (23.3–23.5 oz).