Papuan Mountain Pigeon
Gymnophaps albertisii
The Papuan Mountain Pigeon (Gymnophaps albertisii) is a rare doves and pigeon found in 2 countries, weighing about 259 g. The Papuan mountain pigeon is a species of bird in the pigeon family, Columbidae.
About the Papuan Mountain Pigeon
The Papuan mountain pigeon is a species of bird in the pigeon family, Columbidae. It is found in the Bacan Islands, New Guinea, the D'Entrecasteaux Islands, and the Bismarck Archipelago, where it inhabits primary forest, montane forest, and lowlands. It is a medium-sized species of pigeon, being 33–36 cm (13–14 in) long and weighing 259 g (9.1 oz) on average. Adult males have slate-grey upperparts, chestnut-maroon throats and bellies, whitish breasts, and a pale grey terminal tail band. The lores and orbital region are bright red. Females are similar, but have grayish breasts and grey edges to the throat feathers.
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How to identify it
The Papuan mountain pigeon is a medium-sized pigeon that is 33–36 cm (13–14 in) long and weighs 259 g (9.1 oz) on average. It has a slender appearance with a long tail and wings. Adult males of the nominate subspecies have head and upperparts slate-grey, with chestnut-maroon throats and bellies, whitish breasts, and grey undertail coverts. There is a pale grey terminal band on the tail. The lores and orbital region are bright red, while the bill is pink with a reddish base. The feet are purplish to pinkish-red. Females may have greyish breasts and grey edges to the throat feathers. Voice: The Papuan mountain pigeon is usually silent, but gives a muted, low-pitched, upslurred wooooooo m or woom during the breeding season. It also makes soft whistles.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in July. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Papuan Mountain Pigeon?
- The Papuan mountain pigeon is a medium-sized pigeon that is 33–36 cm (13–14 in) long and weighs 259 g (9.1 oz) on average. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Papuan Mountain Pigeon?
- The Papuan Mountain Pigeon is a medium sized bird weighing about 259 g.
- Where can you see a Papuan Mountain Pigeon?
- The Papuan Mountain Pigeon occurs in 2 countries, including Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to a Papuan Mountain Pigeon?
- The Papuan Mountain Pigeon is most easily confused with the Seram Mountain Pigeon, the Buru Mountain Pigeon and the Pale Mountain Pigeon.
- Is the Papuan Mountain Pigeon endangered?
- The Papuan Mountain Pigeon is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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