Ducula aenea
The Green Imperial Pigeon, *Ducula aenea*, is a magnificent, large pigeon species, characterized by its striking iridescent green or bronzed-green plumage that covers most of its body, including the wings and back. Its head, neck, and underparts are a contrasting pale grey or purplish-pinkish grey, often appearing almost white on the face, with maroon undertail coverts providing a splash of deeper color. Averaging 40-47 cm (16-18.5 inches) in length and weighing 350-500 grams (12-18 ounces), ...
This arboreal species primarily inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, mangroves, and coastal woodlands, found from sea level up to elevations of about 1,000 meters.
The Green Imperial Pigeon is predominantly frugivorous, feeding on a wide variety of large fruits, berries, and occasionally flower buds and shoots, plucked directly from trees.
Green Imperial Pigeons are largely diurnal and highly arboreal, spending most of their time in the canopy, often seen singly, in pairs, or small flocks. They are primarily frugivorous, foraging by plucking large fruits directly from branches, occasionally making short, agile flights between trees...
The Green Imperial Pigeon boasts an extensive distribution across South and Southeast Asia. Its breeding range stretches from India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh eastward through Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and into Malaysia and Indonesia. It is also resident across the Philippines, ...
Least Concern
- The Green Imperial Pigeon is a crucial seed disperser in its tropical forest habitats; by consuming large fruits and later regurgitating or defecating the seeds, it helps propagate numerous plant species. - Its scientific genus name, *Ducula*, comes from the Latin 'dux' meaning 'leader' or 'duk...