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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ducula spilorrhoa |
| Species Codes | torimp1, TOIP, TIPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Torresian Imperial-Pigeon belong to?
The Torresian Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula spilorrhoa) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify 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 ...
Where can I report a Torresian Imperial-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Torresian Imperial-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code torimp1, or on iNaturalist.
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