Mindoro Imperial Pigeon
Ducula mindorensis
The Mindoro Imperial Pigeon (Ducula mindorensis) is a legendary doves and pigeon found only in the Philippines, weighing about 507 g. The Mindoro imperial pigeon, also known as Mindoro zone-tailed pigeon, Great Mindoro pigeon or Pink-throated Imperial pigeon, is a bird species in the family Columbidae.
About the Mindoro Imperial Pigeon
The Mindoro imperial pigeon, also known as Mindoro zone-tailed pigeon, Great Mindoro pigeon or Pink-throated Imperial pigeon, is a bird species in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to the mountains of Mindoro in central Philippines and is the largest pigeon in the country reaching 50cm in length.
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How to identify it
The Mindoro imperial pigeon is the largest Philippine pigeon. It measures from 42cm to 50cm in length. Its wings are about 24cm long and its tail measures from 15cm to 17cm. Its forehead and throat are both pinkish grey. The head, neck and most underparts are bluish grey, darkest on the belly and under the tail. The hind neck goes from dark grey to black around the upper part of its back. The rest of the back and the inner wings go from a bronzy red colour to a green colour. The majority of the upper parts of the bird are emerald green. It has a black ring around and extending behind the eye. Voice: No recordings were found, but it is known to be a distinct disyllabic call. Their voice is similar to the other imperial pigeons of Mindoro, but much more resonant and deeper. The Mindoro imperial pigeon's call is frequently heard at dawn.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: March, April, May, September, October, with peak activity in September. It is a passage migrant species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Mindoro Imperial Pigeon?
- The Mindoro imperial pigeon is the largest Philippine pigeon. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Mindoro Imperial Pigeon?
- The Mindoro Imperial Pigeon is a large sized bird weighing about 507 g.
- Where can you see a Mindoro Imperial Pigeon?
- The Mindoro Imperial Pigeon is endemic to the Philippines, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Mindoro Imperial Pigeon?
- The Mindoro Imperial Pigeon is most easily confused with the Polynesian Imperial Pigeon, the Nuku Hiva Imperial Pigeon and the Chestnut-bellied Imperial Pigeon.
- Is the Mindoro Imperial Pigeon endangered?
- The Mindoro Imperial Pigeon is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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