Ducula subflavescens
The Yellowish Imperial Pigeon (*Ducula subflavescens*) is a striking, large arboreal pigeon native to the Bismarck Archipelago and surrounding islands off New Guinea. Measuring approximately 38-42 cm (15-16.5 inches) in length, it is distinguished by its creamy yellowish head, neck, and underparts, which transition to a contrasting olive-green or bronze-green on its upperparts and dark tail. Its dark eyes and bill, coupled with deep reddish-pink legs, complete its distinctive profile, making ...
Found primarily in subtropical or tropical moist lowland and montane forests, this species also adapts to plantations, typically at elevations up to 1,200 meters.
This species is primarily frugivorous, feeding almost exclusively on large fruits, particularly figs, plucked directly from trees.
The Yellowish Imperial Pigeon is predominantly arboreal, spending most of its time high in the forest canopy. It typically forages solitarily or in small groups, occasionally forming larger flocks at fruiting trees. These pigeons are largely diurnal, roosting communally in tall trees at night. Th...
The Yellowish Imperial Pigeon is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago, an island group off the northeastern coast of New Guinea. Its primary distribution includes larger islands such as New Britain, New Ireland, New Hanover, and New Washington, as well as numerous smaller islands like the Tabar, L...
Least Concern
- The 'Imperial Pigeon' genus (*Ducula*) includes some of the largest pigeons in the world, with the Yellowish Imperial Pigeon being a good example of their impressive size. - Its creamy yellowish coloration is quite distinctive, helping it stand out among its greener forest-dwelling relatives in...