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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.
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When to see the Papuan Mountain Pigeon
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Where to see the Papuan Mountain Pigeon
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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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Easily confused with
Seram Mountain PigeonGymnophaps stalkeriThe Seram mountain pigeon is a medium-sized pigeon that is 33–38.5 cm (13.0–15.2 in) long and weighs 330–338 g (11.6–11.9 oz).
Buru Mountain PigeonGymnophaps madaThe Buru mountain pigeon is a medium-sized pigeon with a slender build, and long wings and tail, measuring 33–38.5 cm (13.0–15.2 in) long.
Pale Mountain PigeonGymnophaps solomonensisThe pale mountain pigeon is a medium-sized pigeon with a slender build and a long tail and wings, with an average length of 38 cm (15 in) and a weight of 310–385 g (10.9–13.6 oz).
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