# Pied Imperial Pigeon (*ducula bicolor*) The Pied Imperial Pigeon is a beautiful bird with striking black and white feathers. These friendly pigeons are often seen flying high in the trees of tropical forests! - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 0/5 · No known danger - **Habitat:** Tropical forests and coastal areas. - **Also known as:** Duclu Pigeon, Pied Pigeon, White-collared Pigeon ![Pied Imperial Pigeon](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Ducula_bicolor_-_Chinese_Garden.jpg&width=800) Photo: JJ Harrison ( https://tiny.jjharrison.com.au/t/awbKQM2Ekae0XKza ), CC BY-SA 4.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ducula_bicolor_-_Chinese_Garden.jpg) ## Appearance The Pied Imperial Pigeon is a large, striking bird with dazzling white plumage contrasting sharply with black flight feathers and a black tail tip. It has dark eyes, and a pale bill with a fleshy pink base. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Columbiformes - **Family:** Columbidae - **Genus:** Ducula ## Interesting facts - Pied Imperial Pigeons build flimsy stick nests that look like they'll fall apart! - Their deep, booming 'coo' calls echo loudly through the tropical forests! - These pigeons can swallow fruits much larger than other birds their size! - They often gather in huge flocks, sometimes hundreds strong, to feed! ## Special abilities - **Seed Spreader:** Pied Imperial Pigeons can spread rainforest seeds far and wide because they eat large fruits whole and then deposit the seeds. - **Canopy Navigator:** Pied Imperial Pigeons have strong wings and excellent agility that helps them navigate dense forest canopies silently. - **Keen Forager:** Pied Imperial Pigeons possess sharp eyesight that helps them spot ripe fruits high in the canopy even from a distance. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 35-42 cm - **Wingspan:** 60-70 cm - **Weight:** 0.37-0.52 kg - **Lifespan:** 10-15 years - **Speed:** 75 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 1 - **Incubation:** 26-28 days ## Diet & Feeding These majestic birds are fruit fanatics, gobbling down large tropical fruits whole! - **Primary Foods:** Figs, Nutmeg, Palm Fruits, Drupes, Berries - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eats:** Weeping Fig (*Ficus benjamina*) — Consumes its fruits, dispersing seeds far. - **Eats:** Nutmeg Tree (*Myristica fragrans*) — Feeds on nutmeg fruits, aiding seed distribution. - **Eaten by:** White-bellied Sea Eagle (*Haliaeetus leucogaster*) — Predatory bird that hunts them from above. - **Eats:** White Canary Tree (*Canarium album*) — Feeds on the fruits of this large canopy tree. ## Traits - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Arboreal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/arboreal): Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 0/5 · No known danger No special safety notes yet. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Pied Imperial Pigeon? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Pied Imperial Pigeon? 35-42 cm ### What is Pied Imperial Pigeon's wingspan? 60-70 cm ### How much does Pied Imperial Pigeon weigh? 0.37-0.52 kg ### How long does Pied Imperial Pigeon live? 10-15 years ### How fast can Pied Imperial Pigeon move? 75 km/h ### What does Pied Imperial Pigeon eat? These majestic birds are fruit fanatics, gobbling down large tropical fruits whole! ### Where is Pied Imperial Pigeon usually found? Tropical forests and coastal areas. ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [Pied Imperial Pigeon: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/pied-imperial-pigeon)