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Pheasant Pigeon
Otidiphaps nobilis Gould, 1870
500 gWeight
The pheasant pigeon (Otidiphaps nobilis) is a species of large terrestrial pigeon.
Busiest months: July · Most records: Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: July · Most records: Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
Pheasant Pigeon has been recorded at 14 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 Guinea354 records
- Sera (formerly Crater Mountain) Biological Research StationPapua New Guinea63 records
- Malagufuk villageIndonesia42 records
More places
- MalagufukIndonesia27 records
- Minggre Birdwatching HomestayIndonesia15 records
- West Waigeo birding roadIndonesia4 records
- Arfak Mtns – MaybriIndonesia3 records
- Boys Town Road, KiungaPapua New Guinea1 record
- GaruahiPapua New Guinea1 record
- Tabubil AreaPapua New Guinea1 record
Countries and regions with the most records
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 pheasant pigeon (Otidiphaps nobilis) is a species of large terrestrial pigeon. It is the only species of the monotypic genus Otidiphaps. The pheasant pigeon is found in the primary rainforests of New Guinea and nearby islands.
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Questions
How big is the Pheasant Pigeon?
The Pheasant Pigeon weighs around 500 g.
Where does the Pheasant Pigeon live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: New Guinea and some larger satellites. It is most often recorded in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
When is the best time to see the Pheasant Pigeon?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Pheasant Pigeon endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Pheasant Pigeon as Least Concern.
What does the Pheasant Pigeon eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Pheasant Pigeon in?
It belongs to the family Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae), order Columbiformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 500 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Partial migrant
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 181 mm
- Tail
- 176 mm
- Bill
- 29 mm
- Tarsus
- 62 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: New Guinea and some larger satellites
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Columbiformes
- Family
- Pigeons, Doves Columbidae
- Genus
- Otidiphaps
More from the family Pigeons, Doves
Rock DoveColumba livia
Hill PigeonColumba rupestris
Snow PigeonColumba leuconota
Speckled PigeonColumba guinea
White-collared PigeonColumba albitorques
Stock DoveColumba oenas
Yellow-eyed PigeonColumba eversmanni
Somali PigeonColumba oliviae
Common Wood PigeonColumba palumbus
Trocaz PigeonColumba trocaz
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