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The Torresian imperial pigeon is a large plump pigeon, 38–44 centimetres (15–17.5 inches) in length, and with a 45 cm (18 in) wingspan. It is entirely white or pale cream, apart from the black flight feathers (remiges), part of the tail (rectrices) and spots on the undertail coverts. The head can be brown, soiled by eating fruit. Voice: Calls made by the birds are a deep "mrrrooooo", "roo-ca-hoo" and "up-ooooo".
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When to see the Torresian Imperial Pigeon
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 8 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is October, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Torresian Imperial Pigeon
The map shades 3 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Torresian Imperial Pigeon
The Torresian imperial pigeon, also known as the nutmeg pigeon, white nutmeg pigeon, Australian pied imperial pigeon or Torres Strait pigeon, is a relatively large, pied species of pigeon. It is found in forest, woodland, savanna, mangrove and scrub in Australia, New Guinea, Aru Islands, islands in the Geelvink Bay, D'Entrecasteaux Islands and Louisiade Archipelago.
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Easily confused with
Mountain Imperial PigeonDucula badiaThe mountain imperial pigeon is the largest pigeon species in its range at 43–51 cm (17–20 in) long.
Green Imperial PigeonDucula aeneaThe green imperial pigeon is a large, plump pigeon, 45 centimetres (18 in) in length.
Pied Imperial PigeonDucula bicolorThe pied imperial pigeon is a relatively large, pied species of pigeon.
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