Papuan Mountain Pigeon

Gymnophaps albertisii Salvadori, 1874

33–36 cmLength259 gWeight

The Papuan mountain pigeon (Gymnophaps albertisii) is a species of bird in the pigeon family, Columbidae.

Busiest months: July–August · Most records: Papua New Guinea, Indonesia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: July–August · Most records: Papua New Guinea, Indonesia

Papuan Mountain Pigeon has been recorded at 33 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Varirata National ParkPapua New Guinea218 records
Rondon RidgePapua New Guinea161 records
Kumul LodgePapua New Guinea151 records

More places

Ambua LodgePapua New Guinea148 records
Minggre Birdwatching HomestayIndonesia139 records
Arfak Mtns – MaybriIndonesia126 records
Tari GapPapua New Guinea125 records
Highlands Hwy – above Ambua Lodge to Tari GapPapua New Guinea124 records
Rondon Ridge LodgePapua New Guinea97 records
Tomba & Murmur Pass [2400-2800m]Papua New Guinea87 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Papua New Guinea Indonesia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Papuan mountain pigeon (Gymnophaps albertisii) 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.

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Questions

How big is the Papuan Mountain Pigeon?

The Papuan Mountain Pigeon is about 33–36 cm long and weighs around 259 g.

Where does the Papuan Mountain Pigeon live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: montane Bacan (northern Moluccas), Yapen (Geelvink Bay islands, northwestern New Guinea), New Guinea and D'Entrecasteaux Archipelago (east of southeastern New Guinea). It is most often recorded in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.

When is the best time to see the Papuan Mountain Pigeon?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July and August (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Papuan Mountain Pigeon endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Papuan Mountain Pigeon as Least Concern.

What does the Papuan Mountain Pigeon eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Papuan Mountain Pigeon in?

It belongs to the family Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae), order Columbiformes.

At a glance

Length: 33–36 cm
Weight: 259 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Fruit
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 200 mm
Tail: 148 mm
Bill: 23 mm
Tarsus: 25 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: montane Bacan (northern Moluccas), Yapen (Geelvink Bay islands, northwestern New Guinea), New Guinea and D'Entrecasteaux Archipelago (east of southeastern New Guinea)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2