How big is a Rufescent Imperial Pigeon?

The Rufescent Imperial Pigeon is a large sized bird weighing about 502 g.

Where can you see a Rufescent Imperial Pigeon?

The Rufescent Imperial Pigeon occurs in 2 countries, including Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.

What birds look similar to a Rufescent Imperial Pigeon?

The Rufescent Imperial Pigeon is most easily confused with the Grey-headed Imperial Pigeon, the Grey Imperial Pigeon and the Yellowish Imperial Pigeon.

Is the Rufescent Imperial Pigeon endangered?

The Rufescent Imperial Pigeon is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Rufescent Imperial Pigeon

Ducula chalconota

Doves and Pigeons · Columbiformes · Legendary

The Rufescent Imperial Pigeon (Ducula chalconota) is a legendary doves and pigeon found in 2 countries, weighing about 502 g. The Rufescent Imperial Pigeon, also known as the Shining Imperial Pigeon, is a rare species in the world of birds.

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About the Rufescent Imperial Pigeon

The Rufescent Imperial Pigeon, also known as the Shining Imperial Pigeon, is a rare species in the world of birds. According to The International Union for Conservative, this species is relatively unknown, and their concern is very minimal. The Union describes that this species is very stable and does not encounter threats from other species The trait of stability is vital in differentiating The Rufescent Imperial Pigeon from the other species confronting threats. This bird in specific does not frequently encounter threats because they are more reserved, quiet birds that tend to remain alone in their habitat. The habitat of these birds allows them to have the frequency of being independent…

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How to identify it

To compare, the Male Rufescent Imperial Pigeon is about 41 to 42 centimeters or about 16 to 17 inches in length. In contrast, females are smaller, about 37 to 39 centimeters or 15 inches long, and can be distinguished by slight color differences. Both weigh around 21-22 ounces. Rufescent Imperial Pigeons, both male and female, are larger than most of the other pigeon species. In the subspecies smaragdina, the head is slaty-grey. The back and wing coverts are metallic green, with bronzy and bluish reflections, and the flight feathers are darker and more bluish.

Where it lives

Papua New Guinea Indonesia

When to see it

Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in September. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

How do you identify a Rufescent Imperial Pigeon?: To compare, the Male Rufescent Imperial Pigeon is about 41 to 42 centimeters or about 16 to 17 inches in length. Full identification notes are on this page.
How big is a Rufescent Imperial Pigeon?: The Rufescent Imperial Pigeon is a large sized bird weighing about 502 g.
Where can you see a Rufescent Imperial Pigeon?: The Rufescent Imperial Pigeon occurs in 2 countries, including Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
What birds look similar to a Rufescent Imperial Pigeon?: The Rufescent Imperial Pigeon is most easily confused with the Grey-headed Imperial Pigeon, the Grey Imperial Pigeon and the Yellowish Imperial Pigeon.
Is the Rufescent Imperial Pigeon endangered?: The Rufescent Imperial Pigeon is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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