Spotted Imperial Pigeon
Ducula carola
Spotted Imperial Pigeon (Ducula carola) — Pigeons & Doves of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Spotted Imperial Pigeon (Ducula carola) is a member of the Columbidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 289 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Columbiformes
- Family Columbidae Pigeons, Doves
- Genus Ducula
- Species carola
Where it lives
Philippines (except East Visayas, Palawan group and Sulu Arch.)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 289 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Columbidae
- Order
- Columbiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Spotted Imperial Pigeon is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Spotted Imperial Pigeon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Spotted Imperial Pigeon (Ducula carola) is a species of bird in the Columbidae family, part of the order Columbiformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Philippines (except East Visayas, Palawan group and Sulu Arch.).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 289 g, with a wing length of about 20.9 cm and a tail of around 12 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 223,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Spotted Imperial Pigeon?
The Spotted Imperial Pigeon is a large bird that weighs around 289 g.
Where does the Spotted Imperial Pigeon live?
The Spotted Imperial Pigeon is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Philippines (except East Visayas, Palawan group and Sulu Arch.), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Spotted Imperial Pigeon belong to?
The Spotted Imperial Pigeon (Ducula carola) belongs to the Columbidae family, in the order Columbiformes.
What does the Spotted Imperial Pigeon eat?
The Spotted Imperial Pigeon is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Spotted Imperial Pigeon migrate?
The Spotted Imperial Pigeon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Spotted Imperial Pigeon endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Spotted Imperial Pigeon's range?
The Spotted Imperial Pigeon has a mapped global range of about 223,000 km².
Conservation
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