Ducula neglecta
The Seram Imperial Pigeon, *Ducula neglecta*, is a robust, arboreal pigeon endemic to the island of Seram in Indonesia. Measuring approximately 40-42 cm in length, this species sports a predominantly dusky grey-blue plumage, with a darker slate-grey on its wings and tail, often exhibiting a subtle greenish iridescence on its upperparts in good light. Its most distinctive field marks include a pale, horn-colored bill with a dark cere, bright red eyes, and dark reddish feet, contrasting subtly ...
This species primarily inhabits subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, extending into moist montane forests up to elevations of about 1,400 meters. It is almost exclusively arboreal, spending most of its time within the dense canopy.
Primarily frugivorous, its diet consists predominantly of various wild fruits, with a particular preference for figs (Ficus species). It forages mainly in the forest canopy.
Seram Imperial Pigeons are typically diurnal, active from dawn until dusk, spending the bulk of their time high in the forest canopy. They forage by plucking fruits directly from branches, occasionally descending to consume fallen fruits, demonstrating an adeptness for arboreal movement. While of...
The Seram Imperial Pigeon is strictly endemic to Seram Island, a large island in the Maluku province of Indonesia. Its distribution spans across the island's forested regions, from coastal lowlands up to elevations of approximately 1,400 meters in the montane forests. As a resident species, it do...
Least Concern
- The Seram Imperial Pigeon is a monotypic species, meaning it has no recognized subspecies, making its entire genetic lineage confined to Seram Island. - Its specific name, 'neglecta', Latin for 'neglected' or 'overlooked', is thought by some to refer to its relatively subdued plumage compared t...