Barking Imperial Pigeon
Ducula latrans
Aves › Columbiformes › Columbidae › Ducula
Conservation status: least_concern
The barking imperial pigeon, also known as Peale's imperial pigeon, is a species of bird in the pigeon family Columbidae. It is endemic to Fiji, where it occurs on most of the medium and large islands.
How To Identify
This species is a relatively large and imposing pigeon, characterized by deep, rich plumage that often appears iridescent in good light. It generally features dusky or brownish tones accented by brighter patches on the wing coverts and tail.
Habitat
It inhabits lowland and foothill rainforests of New Guinea and nearby islands, typically from sea level to about 1,200 meters elevation.
Behaviour
This pigeon is arboreal and gregarious, often feeding on rainforest fruits in small flocks high in the forest canopy, rarely descending to the ground.
Native Range
The Barking Imperial Pigeon is distributed in most of the medium and large islands of the archipelago that makes up the Fiji Islands.
Did You Know?
The bird got its name because it is known to make loud barking "u-oo" in long series.
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