BirdUp · Species
Torresian Imperial Pigeon
Ducula spilorrhoa(Gray, GR, 1858)
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- Order
- COLUMBIFORMES
- Family
- Columbidae
- Genus
- Ducula
At a glance
The Torresian Imperial Pigeon is a large bird, about 38–44 cm long, native to Australia. It can be seen year-round.
- Size
- 38–44 cm
- Origin
- Native
- Best seen
- Year-round
- Commonness
- Very common
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does a Torresian Imperial Pigeon look like?
The Torresian Imperial Pigeon is a large bird, about 38–44 cm long and weighing 378–550 g.
The Torresian imperial pigeon, also known as the nutmeg pigeon, white nutmeg pigeon, Australian pied imperial pigeon or Torres Strait pigeon, is a relatively large, pied species of pigeon. It is found in forest, woodland, savanna, mangrove and scrub in Australia, New Guinea, Aru Islands, islands in the Geelvink Bay, D'Entrecasteaux Islands and Louisiade Archipelago.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Torresian Imperial Pigeon?
The Torresian Imperial Pigeon is present across its Australian range year-round, so it can be seen in any month.
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04 · Voice
What it sounds like
Call
Suzanne Muzic · Chesney Rd, Bartle Frere, QLD, AU
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Tim · Cairns North QLD 4870, Australia
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Steve Fitzgerald · Queensland, AU
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Steve Fitzgerald · Queensland, AU
05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
What does a Torresian Imperial Pigeon eat?
The Torresian Imperial Pigeon feeds on fruit, usually foraging in flocks.
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
6 photos
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