The Zoe's imperial pigeon, scientifically known as Ducula zoeae, is a distinguished member of the Columbidae family. It is also referred to as the banded imperial pigeon, a nod to its striking appearance.
Zoe's imperial pigeon is an inhabitant of a variety of forested environments. It thrives in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, as well as subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. Additionally, it can be found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, demonstrating its adaptability to different altitudinal zones.
The geographical range of this pigeon is centered on New Guinea, where it is a native species.
The IUCN Red List has classified Zoe's imperial pigeon as Least Concern, indicating that, at present, there are no immediate threats to its population numbers that would warrant a more critical conservation status.