Green Imperial Pigeon
Ducula aenea
The Green Imperial Pigeon (Ducula aenea) is a uncommon doves and pigeon found in 15 countries, weighing about 545 g. The green imperial pigeon is a large forest pigeon.
About the Green Imperial Pigeon
The green imperial pigeon is a large forest pigeon. The large range extends from Nepal, southern India and Sri Lanka eastwards to southern China, Indonesia and the Philippines.
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How to identify it
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.
What the Green Imperial Pigeon sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in China.
When to see it
The Green Imperial Pigeon can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Green Imperial Pigeon?
- The green imperial pigeon is a large, plump pigeon, 45 centimetres (18 in) in length. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Green Imperial Pigeon?
- The Green Imperial Pigeon is a large sized bird weighing about 545 g.
- Where can you see a Green Imperial Pigeon?
- The Green Imperial Pigeon occurs in 15 countries, including India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.
- What does a Green Imperial Pigeon sound like?
- You can listen to a field recording of the Green Imperial Pigeon on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Green Imperial Pigeon?
- The Green Imperial Pigeon is most easily confused with the Torresian Imperial Pigeon, the Mountain Imperial Pigeon and the Pied Imperial Pigeon.
- Is the Green Imperial Pigeon endangered?
- The Green Imperial Pigeon is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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