Alternative names: Yellow-tinted Imperial-Pigeon; Yellowish Imperial-Pigeon
- Ducula subflavescens
Identification
38 cm (15 in)
- Yellowish overall plumage
- Black outer wing and secondaries including lesser primary coverts and alula.
- Outer tail with broad black tips.
Distribution
Bismarck Archipelago and Admiralty Islands, New Guinea
Taxonomy
This species formerly considered conspecific with Torresian Imperial Pigeon.
Subspecies
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Primary forest, forest edge, and large trees in more open habitats, mostly near the coast.
Behaviour
Diet
Frugivorous but specific foods unknown.
Vocalisation
A deep resonant double-noted “vroo-oom” has been reported.
Movements
Resident, but locally nomadic.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2018. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2018. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- del Hoyo, J., Collar, N., Kirwan, G.M. & Garcia, E.F.J. (2019). Yellowish Imperial-pigeon (Ducula subflavescens). In: del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A., Sargatal, J., Christie, D.A. & de Juana, E. (eds.). Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. (retrieved from https://www.hbw.com/node/467163 on 1 November 2019).
- Dutson, G. (2011) Birds of Melanesia: The Bismarcks, Solomons, Vanuatu and New Caledonia. Christopher Helm, London.
- Gregory, P. (2017) Birds of New Guinea, Including Bismarck Archipelago and Boughainville. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona.
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Yellowish Imperial Pigeon. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 2 May 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Yellowish_Imperial_Pigeon
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