About the Bismarck Imperial-Pigeon
The black imperial pigeon, also known as the Bismarck imperial pigeon, is a species of bird in the pigeon family, Columbidae. First described by English zoologist Philip Sclater in 1878, it is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago, where it mainly inhabits rainforest and cloud forest in mountain areas above 500 m (1,600 ft). It is a large, heavily built imperial pigeon, with a length of 38–43 cm (15–17 in) and a weight of 661–665 g (23.3–23.5 oz). Adults are almost entirely black, except for the dark chestnut undertail coverts, the silvery-grey underside of the tail, and a pale grey scaly pattern on the wings and back. Both sexes look alike. Juveniles differ from adults in having paler undertail coverts.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ducula melanochroa |
| Species Codes | biipig1, BIIP, BIPI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bismarck Imperial-Pigeon belong to?
The Bismarck Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula melanochroa) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Bismarck Imperial-Pigeon?
The Bismarck Imperial-Pigeon is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Bismarck Imperial-Pigeon?
The black imperial pigeon, also known as the Bismarck imperial pigeon, is a species of bird in the pigeon family, Columbidae. First described by English zoologist Philip Sclater in 1878, it is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago, where it mainly inhabits rainforest and cloud forest in mountain areas...
Where can I report a Bismarck Imperial-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Bismarck Imperial-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code biipig1, or on iNaturalist.