Pink-bellied Imperial Pigeon (Ducula poliocephala)
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Pink-bellied Imperial Pigeon

Ducula poliocephala (Gray, GR, 1844)

555 gWeight

The pink-bellied imperial pigeon (Ducula poliocephala), also known as the zone-tailed pigeon, is found in the Philippines.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Pink-bellied Imperial Pigeon has been recorded at 14 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines146 records
  2. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines121 records
  3. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines66 records
More places
  1. Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park, SibulanPhilippines61 records
  2. Bislig lowlands – 321 Quarry TrailPhilippines37 records
  3. Brgy. Kuden, Senator Ninoy AquinoPhilippines14 records
  4. Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines7 records
  5. Pasonanca Natural Park, Zamboanga City – BalunoPhilippines4 records
  6. Lake HolonPhilippines3 records
  7. Tabunan, Cebu CityPhilippines1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

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 pink-bellied imperial pigeon (Ducula poliocephala), also known as the zone-tailed pigeon, is found in the Philippines. It is a large and striking dove reaching sizes of up to 42cm long. The pink-bellied imperial pigeon is mostly dark green, with a pale gray head, an appropriately pink belly, and a brown, black, and gray pattern on its tail.

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Questions

How big is the Pink-bellied Imperial Pigeon?

The Pink-bellied Imperial Pigeon weighs around 555 g.

Where does the Pink-bellied Imperial Pigeon live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Pink-bellied Imperial Pigeon?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Pink-bellied Imperial Pigeon endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Pink-bellied Imperial Pigeon as Near Threatened.

What does the Pink-bellied Imperial Pigeon eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Pink-bellied Imperial Pigeon in?

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

At a glance

Weight
555 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
212 mm
Tail
150 mm
Bill
29 mm
Tarsus
30 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Pigeons, Doves Columbidae
Genus
Ducula

Other birds in the genus Ducula

Pink-bellied Imperial Pigeon

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