White-bellied Imperial-Pigeon

Ducula forsteni · Species of bird from Indonesia
Order
Columbiformes
Codes
wbipig1, WBIP

About the White-bellied Imperial-Pigeon

The white-bellied imperial pigeon is a species of bird in the pigeon family Columbidae. First described by the French ornithologist Charles Lucien Bonaparte in 1854, it is endemic to Indonesia, where it is found on Sulawesi, Buton, Taliabu, Togian, and Peleng. It inhabits primary forest, dense secondary forest, and isolated areas of hill forest. A large pigeon with a long tail, it measures 42.5–51.5 cm (16.7–20.3 in) long and weighs 510 g (18 oz) on average. Males are mainly green, with pale-grey heads and bellies, chestnut vents, and a pale grey tail band, along with a red orbital ring. Females are nearly identical, but have darker grey areas in their plumage.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderColumbiformes
FamilyPigeons and Doves (Columbidae)
SpeciesDucula forsteni
Species Codeswbipig1, WBIP

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the White-bellied Imperial-Pigeon belong to?

The White-bellied Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula forsteni) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.

How can I identify the White-bellied Imperial-Pigeon?

The white-bellied imperial pigeon is a species of bird in the pigeon family Columbidae. First described by the French ornithologist Charles Lucien Bonaparte in 1854, it is endemic to Indonesia, where it is found on Sulawesi, Buton, Taliabu, Togian, and Peleng. It inhabits primary forest, dense secon...

Where can I report a White-bellied Imperial-Pigeon sighting?

You can log sightings of White-bellied Imperial-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wbipig1, or on iNaturalist.