About the Papuan Mountain-Pigeon
The Papuan mountain pigeon is a species of bird in the pigeon family, Columbidae. It is found in the Bacan Islands, New Guinea, the D'Entrecasteaux Islands, and the Bismarck Archipelago, where it inhabits primary forest, montane forest, and lowlands. It is a medium-sized species of pigeon, being 33–36 cm (13–14 in) long and weighing 259 g (9.1 oz) on average. Adult males have slate-grey upperparts, chestnut-maroon throats and bellies, whitish breasts, and a pale grey terminal tail band. The lores and orbital region are bright red. Females are similar, but have grayish breasts and grey edges to the throat feathers.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Gymnophaps albertisii |
| Species Codes | pampig2, PAMP, PMPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Papuan Mountain-Pigeon belong to?
The Papuan Mountain-Pigeon (Gymnophaps albertisii) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Papuan Mountain-Pigeon?
The Papuan mountain pigeon is a species of bird in the pigeon family, Columbidae. It is found in the Bacan Islands, New Guinea, the D'Entrecasteaux Islands, and the Bismarck Archipelago, where it inhabits primary forest, montane forest, and lowlands. It is a medium-sized species of pigeon, being 33–...
Where can I report a Papuan Mountain-Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Papuan Mountain-Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pampig2, or on iNaturalist.