Mountain Imperial Pigeon

Ducula badia

The mountain imperial pigeon (Ducula badia), also known as the maroon-backed imperial pigeon or Hodgson's imperial pigeon, is a species of bird in the pigeon and dove family with a wide range in southeastern Asia. The mountain imperial pigeon is the largest pigeon species in its range at 43–51 cm long. It has a fairly long tail, broad, rounded wings and slow wing-beats. The head, neck and underparts are vinous-grey with a contrasting white throat and brownish-maroon upperparts and wings, though the upper part of the body can be duller. The underwing is slate-grey and the tail is blackish with a grey horizontal line. The combination the maroon back with the large size give this species a distinctive appearance. Its call consists of a deep, resonant boom that is only detectable at close range.
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Lucas Corneliussen
Saturday 07 Jan 2023 - 7:16am
Thailand
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Lucas Corneliussen
Wednesday 04 Jan 2023 - 6:35am
Thailand
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Izuan Izham
Monday 04 Jul 2022 - 7:48am
Malaysia
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Hemant Kirola
Monday 16 May 2022 - 6:44am
India
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