Pied Imperial Pigeon

Ducula bicolor (Scopoli, 1786)

440 gWeight

The pied imperial pigeon (Ducula bicolor) is a relatively large, pied species of pigeon.

Busiest months: August and October–November · Most records: Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: August and October–November · Most records: Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia

Pied Imperial Pigeon has been recorded at 146 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 7 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Singapore Botanic GardensSingapore1,564 records
Jurong Lake GardensSingapore1,031 records
Nanyang Technological University including National Institute of EducationSingapore282 records

More places

Kranji MarshSingapore262 records
Ulu Pandan Park ConnectorSingapore201 records
Singapore Botanic Gardens Eco LakeSingapore201 records
West Coast Park: westSingapore166 records
Ulu Pandan Park ConnectorSingapore147 records
Neo Tiew Harvest LaneSingapore136 records
The Retreat National ParkBahamas123 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Singapore Indonesia Malaysia Bahamas Philippines India Thailand

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 pied imperial pigeon (Ducula bicolor) is a relatively large, pied species of pigeon. It is found in forest, woodland, mangrove, plantations and scrub in Southeast Asia, ranging from Myanmar and Thailand, throughout Indonesia and east to the Philippines (where it is locally known as camasu and balud-puti) and the Bird's Head Peninsula in New Guinea. It is mainly found on small islands and in coastal regions.

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Questions

How big is the Pied Imperial Pigeon?

The Pied Imperial Pigeon weighs around 440 g.

Where does the Pied Imperial Pigeon live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Andaman Islands, Southeast Asia, Philippines, Indonesian Archipelago, Raja Ampat Islands (northwest of New Guinea) and coasts of Bird's Head and Neck (northwestern New Guinea). It is most often recorded in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.

When is the best time to see the Pied Imperial Pigeon?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in August, October and November (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Pied Imperial Pigeon endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Pied Imperial Pigeon as Least Concern.

What does the Pied Imperial Pigeon eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Pied Imperial Pigeon in?

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

At a glance

Weight: 440 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Fruit
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Partial migrant
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 226 mm
Tail: 128 mm
Bill: 27 mm
Tarsus: 30 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Andaman Islands, Southeast Asia, Philippines, Indonesian Archipelago, Raja Ampat Islands (northwest of New Guinea) and coasts of Bird's Head and Neck (northwestern New Guinea)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2